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

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breath, and continued on her path without

from Blathe was now

dance troupe, securing her a first–class seat to make

was something Hadley took upon herself to

living situation

Alley that Hadley had been renting was proving

it felt overwhelmingly large

apartment–a cozier, smaller one–and also needed

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

had someone in

person was the mother of

juggling various part–time

find any

“She’s completely available–ideal for looking

Hadley breathed a sigh of

for?” Colleen brushed off the thanks casually. “It’s a fair exchange.

step was for the dance troupe to finalize their itinerary. After that, they would be set

ahead of time, making sure Joy was

lady will accompany you onto the plane

the card hanging around her neck, looked up anxiously.

Hadley couldn’t accompany her; she needed to stay with the troupe and handle things as she was one of the few

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arrangements for Joy to travel as an unaccompanied minor.

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,

face showing understanding. “I’ll be okay, Mom. I’ll listen

Hadley said, handing Joy to the attendant with a grateful smile. “Thank you for

back. “It’s

and then, with a heavy heart, turned and joined the

a privilege afforded

toy, which the attendant carefully

the lounge, the attendant gently asked,

responded, nodding appreciatively as she clutched her large