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.”

uneasy with Eric so near. She touched his chest and gently pushed

seem clueless about what 1–your own girls–like. How can

his expression frozen as he struggled to find

said, “I… I’ve just been

“Sure.”

me a chance,” Eric pleaded, holding her hand earnestly. “I’ll get to know your preferences

some time…”

was not swayed by his appeal. She smiled slyly, cutting through his protestations. “There’s one way to put all this breakup talk to rest.”

be?” Eric’s face brightened, hope flickering in his

lips, Hadley laid out her terms. “Have Linda come over

to me.”

What?

a frown forming on his

should she apologize?”

flipped her hair 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

“Hadley…

held her head high, confidence radiating from her. “She apologizes, and we’re good.” Eric looked

Linda to apologize to Hadley? Given her temperament, it was a far stretch.

Hadley grinned, doubting he would comply. “There’s another option, though.” “What?”

smirk widened.

his tie, looping it around her

never see her alone again. Stay out of her

request seemed just as unattainable as the

make his case. “Linda has been a

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attempts with a wave of her hand, her interest waning “Why continue discussing

knew he wouldn’t agree.

point–to ask for something he couldn’t provide.

chance; it’s that you’re not showing any real commitment. It seems we

and

woman could serve as a tempt for you. Given your position, there’s no shortage of candidates.” She offered a dry smile. “I sincerely hope you

his expression growing darker by the

The foll

following day was different

she was due at

external crew.

she noticed Elissa and the makeup artist were

late, Elissa?