Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 159 Are You Accepting My Offer

What was that?

Hadley raised her head, her eyes wet with tears, and stared at Eric.

His commitment to Linda was unmistakable, perhaps influenced by his loyalty to Ernest.

The connection between the brothers was undeniable.

It seemed Eric feared he might lose control and betray Ernest’s trust, didn’t he?

Feeling a deep sadness, Hadley felt her tears ceased. “Your loyalty knows no bounds,” she said.

For Linda, his support was always unwavering.

“Hadley?” Eric’s face showed confusion; he couldn’t grasp her thoughts.

She looked back at him, her smile vanishing, and asked gravely, “Is there really no other choice for you?”

Taken aback, Eric pondered if another like Hadley could possibly exist.

He affirmed with a nod. “Yes, you’re the one and only.”

A sarcastic chuckle broke from her, and Hadley, finding a brief humor in the moment, rose to her feet.

As she stood up, Hadley’s legs felt weak, causing her to sway a bit. Eric quickly reached out. “Be careful.” He observed her recent tears. “Feeling dizzy?”

“I’m okay.” Hadley firmly shook her head, distancing herself from his touch. “I understand what you mean. I’m just exhausted. I need to rest.”

“I can help you to…”

“No need!” Hadley interrupted sharply, spinning to face him with a stern look. “Don’t come after me. I mean it -don’t!”

“Hadley…

..” Eric’s brow furrowed, his concern evident. How could he leave her alone in such a state? “Didn’t you say you wanted me?” Her tone was laced with bitterness. “Are you not even listening to me now?”

“I…” Eric paused, taken aback by her sharpness. He stood motionless, unsure how to proceed.

Hadley gave a smirk, turned on her heel, and strode away.

“Hadley!”

leaving, caught in a moment of indecision. “So… are you accepting

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eyes briefly, took a deep breath, and continued on her

departure from Blathe was now

dance troupe, securing her a first–class seat to make her travel as comfortable as possible given her fragile health.

Hadley took

their living

Alley that Hadley had been renting was proving

it felt overwhelmingly large and was

considering finding a more suitable apartment–a cozier, smaller one–and also needed to

time around, she was better equipped. She had already browsed online and selected a potential apartment. The real estate agent had arranged a video call to tour the apartment, and

had someone in mind.

was the mother of Colleen’s junior

a single mother, she had raised her child independently, juggling various

daughter studying abroad, she was struggling to find

Hadley. “She’s completely available–ideal for looking

sigh of relief. “I appreciate it, Colleen.”

off the thanks casually. “It’s a fair exchange. She gains employment, and

side, the only remaining step was for the dance troupe to finalize their itinerary.

sure

lady will accompany you onto the plane shortly,” Hadley explained to

looked up anxiously. “Aren’t you coming

she needed to stay with the troupe and handle things as she was one of the few dancers who hadn’t

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made arrangements for Joy to travel as an

down, she looked Joy in the eye. “Mommy has work to do, so I won’t be able to sit with you, but we’re on the same flight, okay?”

okay, Mom. I’ll listen to the lady and be good.”

Hadley said, handing Joy to the attendant with a grateful smile. “Thank you for taking care of her.”

smiled back. “It’s absolutely

gave Joy one last gentle reminder to behave herself, and then, with a heavy heart, turned and joined the

Joy to the first–class lounge, a privilege afforded by her ticket and the service she

her cherished plush toy, which the attendant carefully held for

they settled into the lounge, the attendant gently asked, “Should I place

as she clutched her large toy.