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

Chapter 197 She Sparked All This Trouble

Eric gestured discreetly to the store manager and the sales assistants, indicating they should give them some space.

“Of course, Mr. Flynn,” replied the manager before he swiftly guided the staff away.

“Look here, Hadley.” Eric encouraged as he gently took her hand, guiding her to the gleaming display case. “What catches your eye?”

“Oh?” Hadley quirked an eyebrow, her voice tinged with amusement. “Are you in the mood to shop for my wardrobe?”

“Yes.” Eric confirmed with a nod. Wasn’t that apparent?

“I’ll pass,” Hadley responded with a playful smile, yet her words dripped with irony. “Really, I’m all set with my current wardrobe.”

She began to withdraw her hand, seeking to escape his grasp.

“Wait, Hadley, Eric said, holding her gaze firmly. “Didn’t you mention that nothing at Silver Villas appeals to you anymore?”

Before she could respond, he earnestly continued, apologizing for earlier misunderstandings.

Eric acknowledged his oversight with a hint of regret. “I should have consulted you before making plans. Let’s go have a look now, shall we?”

He motioned towards the array of clothing behind the glass. “We have a few pieces here, but there’s more to see. What catches your eye? They can bring out additional selections if you’d like. Does that sound good?” Hadley’s smile widened as she absorbed his words.

“Listen, Hadley,” Eric murmured as he drew nearer, his presence almost encircling her. His breath was a whisper against her car, his tone verging on desperate. “I’ll do whatever it takes to address your concerns. Please, let’s not end things, okay?”

Hadley tilted her head, pondering his plea.

What was she expected to say in return?

She found herself amused by Eric’s apparent naivety.

“Eric.” Hadley finally spoke, her tone laced with incredulity. “Do you really believe some new clothes will mend

our issues?”

“And what more should I do?” Eric asked, his voice steady and sincere.

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He gave her space to speak, “Just tell me what you need. I’m here to make it right. Please, just don’t leave me.”

so near. She touched his chest and gently

tailored an entire wardrobe to her taste, yet you seem clueless about what 1–your own girls–like. How can I

as he struggled to find the

silence, he said, “I… I’ve just been around her

“Sure.”

holding her hand earnestly. “I’ll get to know your

some time…”

cutting through his protestations. “There’s one way to put all this breakup talk to

would that be?” Eric’s face brightened, hope flickering in his eyes. “Anything you

tilt of her lips, Hadley laid out her terms. “Have

to me.”

What?

hardened, a frown forming

she apologize?”

back,

off, her staying at my boyfriend’s place was way out of line. Then there’s the matter of her being in the kitchen, cooking for you. If it wasn’t for her breakfast, we wouldn’t be having issues right now! She sparked all

“Hadley…

her. “She apologizes, and

to Hadley? Given her

you can’t make it happen?” Hadley grinned, doubting he would comply. “There’s another option, though.” “What?” A spark of hope flickered in Eric’s

a sharp exhale, Hadley’s smirk widened. “It’s actually simpler.”

his tie, looping it around her finger

you’ll never see her alone again. Stay out of her affairs. Is that within your

settled in Eric’s stomach. This request seemed just as unattainable

has been a part of my life since childhood. She’s important to

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can you?” Hadley dismissed his attempts with a wave of

knew he wouldn’t agree.

her point–to ask for something he

“It’s not that I’m not offering you a chance; it’s

his tie and threw up her

Given your position, there’s no shortage of candidates.” She offered a dry smile. “I

gaze lingered on her retreating figure, his expression growing darker by the second.

The foll

following day was

she was due at a photo shoot for promotional material,

external crew.

arriving, she noticed Elissa and the makeup artist were

late,