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!”

watched her leaving, caught in a moment of indecision. “So… are you accepting my offer>”

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

Blathe was now scheduled.

ensured Joy would accompany the dance troupe, securing her a first–class

was something Hadley took upon herself to

there was their living situation to consider.

been renting was proving too cramped and not the best place to raise a child.

felt overwhelmingly large

smaller one–and also needed

potential apartment. The real estate agent had arranged a video call to tour the apartment, and upon her return, Hadley planned to

Colleen had someone

mother of Colleen’s

a single mother, she had raised her child independently, juggling various part–time jobs while her daughter

abroad, she was struggling to find any full–time employment due

“She’s completely available–ideal for looking

news.” Hadley breathed a sigh of relief. “I appreciate it, Colleen.”

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

her side, the only remaining step was for the dance troupe to finalize their itinerary. After that, they would

sure Joy

accompany you onto the

hanging around her neck, looked up anxiously. “Aren’t you coming with me, Mom?”

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

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Joy to travel as

so I won’t be able to sit with you, but we’re on the same

“I’ll be okay,

said, handing Joy to the attendant

“It’s absolutely my pleasure.”

gentle reminder to behave herself, and then, with a heavy heart, turned and joined the waiting

attendant escorted Joy to the first–class lounge, a privilege afforded by her ticket and

plush toy, which the attendant carefully held for her.

the lounge, the attendant gently

appreciatively as she