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

Chapter 161

Chapter 161 Just A Fair

Trade

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On Wednesday evening, Hadley arrived at the Flynn residence.

Tonight was her only free night–starting Thursday, her schedule was packed with performances through the weekend.

“Hadley, over here.”

Nyla uncorked a bottle of red wine, raising a glass in celebration of Hadley’s safe return from Blathe.

“What a relief! We’re just glad you’re back safe. I know God is watching over you!”

“Yeah, indeed.” Hadley nodded with a small smile.

Eric sighed inwardly. He was the one who had actually risked his life and saved her, yet no one seemed to acknowledge it.

He placed a hand over Hadley’s glass, firm but gentle. “Let’s skip the wine, Grandma–Hadley doesn’t drink.” He hadn’t forgotten the chaos she caused the last time she was drunk.

“A sip won’t do any harm,” Nyla countered, arching a brow at him. She reached for the bottle and poured a generous amount into Hadley’s glass. “Come on! It’s a special occasion! Besides, we’re home, so what’s the harm even if she gets a little tipsy? Don’t you think, Hadley?”

Hadley lifted her glass with a small, amused smile. “Mhm.”

Well, that was that–his interference had been pointless.

With a sigh, Eric let it go, shifting his focus to pouring the wine and making sure both women had plenty to eat. That night, only the three of them sat around the dinner table.

Ernest was at the hospital for a follow–up, undergoing a full check–up that required an overnight stay. Linda had gone with him.

By the end of the meal, Nyla was more than a little tipsy.

Concerned for her health, Eric didn’t hesitate to call her caregiver to escort her to her room.

When he turned back, his eyes landed on Hadley, still clutching her wine glass, sipping away like she had all the time in the world.

Fantastic. She was drunk too.

“That’s enough,” he said, reaching for the glass.

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Eric strode over and plucked the glass from her hand. “You’re drunk, you know that? Grandma wants you to stay the night.”

Her room was always ready–cleaned daily–so there was nothing to prepare.

“Oh, okay.”

Her easy agreement threw him off. He’d expected resistance. As she pushed off the table, she swayed on her

feet.

arm before she tipped over, smirking. “Miss Pearson, are you sure you can

and pointed toward the front door. “That way.”

out a low chuckle. “Brilliant. Come on. I’ll take you.”

“Oh.”

as he guided her

stepped into her room, she slipped free from

“Hadley?”

was sick. He didn’t step

passed. Still

knuckles against

Not even a shuffle from

quickening. “If you don’t answer, I’m opening the door!”

His jaw

to find her sitting

her side, kneeling. “What’s wrong? Do

and met his gaze. Then, out of nowhere, she smiled.

it. Eric’s stomach sank. His brows drew

it hurt?”

that unreadable smile

Really?

one she had the day she broke

you up

her up. “The floor’s

his arm and whispered, “Eric, I’ve made up my mind

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be

to a halt.

steady rise and fall of his own breath–the hammering in his chest–Eric

Had he misheard?

was sober. She was the one

hadn’t imagined

didn’t hear me?” Hadley jutted out her lip, her tone almost teasing. “Then forget it…”

“Not a chance!”

can’t take it back. I know what

behind her head and pulled her into his

rough with satisfaction. “You said it.

didn’t move. She had said it, and he

for regret?

regret it?

led nowhere, yet she couldn’t

she would have given up everything–even her life. So really, how unbearable could

took what they wanted–it was

A fair trade.

curled around his arm, her touch

With one arm wrapped around her, he gently tilted her chin up

gaze burned into hers.

I kiss

moment, nothing else existed–just her, just this. Just the thought of tasting her lips.

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