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

Chapter 203 We’re Done

“Here you go.” Handing over Hadley’s phone, Eric gently teased, “Is my presence that intimidating?”

“No,” Hadley responded, taking the phone with slight hesitation. “And, thank you.”

She was reliant on his assistance, though she tried not to let her face show it.

“What’s on your mind now?” Eric inquired, noticing the change in her demeanor.

His mood seemed lighter than before, a stark contrast to his earlier anger.

With a half–smile, he asked, “You’re not still scared of me, are you?”

Hadley started to object, but Eric was quicker. He caught her hand and pulled her towards him.

Caught off guard, Hadley lost her balance and tumbled into his chest.

Eric caught her smoothly, his hand securing her waist, while his other hand gently moved a strand of her hair back from her face.

Laughing softly, he murmured close to her ear, “You do still have feelings for me, right?”

What? Hadley’s eyes widened in disbelief.

How could Eric suggest such a thing?

She hadn’t shown any affection towards him–how could he misunderstand so profoundly? Eric sensed her surprise and cleared his throat, his gaze softening under her intense scrutiny. Hadley’s features were striking, particularly her eyes, which held him in their depth.

Silence had become her new companion, unlike before when she would fill the air with her chatter. In her quietness, her eyes sparkled with an unusual intensity that Eric found himself drawn to. “Why the sharp look?” Eric asked, his voice laced with curiosity. “Have I misread the situation?” He pointed towards her phone. “If you’re truly indifferent, why look into Ayla secretly?”

Hadley paused, taken aback. That was what this was about?

Seriously, was Eric delusional? His conclusions were wildly imaginative.

Erie. She attempted to clarify

I’ve reconsidered our earlier conversation,” Eric said, interrupting her.

At that, Hadley stopped mid–sentence, inhaled sharply, and pressed her lips tightly together.

Clutching her phone, she said, “I’ll hand over the phone once Elissa is free. And… I assure you, there’s no

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backup this time!”

Linda, her priority was securing Elissa’s safety.

voice had lost its earlier harshness and sounded gentler now, “I

What?

taken

be serious? Defending Linda one moment and

I have

I’ll have removed. If you post it again, I’ll block it again,” he said with

quicker–you or my entire company’s resources?”

standing rigidly as her skin

your employees seeing Linda’s less flattering side?” she snapped.

shook his head with ease. “Not at all.” “They’re loyal to Flynn Group. Throw enough money their way,

smirked subtly. “Doubtful? Try me. At my signal, your phone, your online presence- any step you take could be neutralized.”

her eyes tightly, her eyelashes fluttering against the

prevail against

his demands wasn’t an option

agreed to be with him because she needed to conceive his child–she had no

back to him and he discovered that she was now pregnant?

interjected, steeling herself to stand her ground. She gestured towards Ayla. “You already have a girlfriend.

her, Eric responded with a light chuckle, lifting his brow but offering no

dating

settled on

I gave it a try… and it just didn’t feel right. None of them compare to you. You’re the one I

breath was warm on her skin, causing Hadley to

fixed him with a stern look, her lips sealed tightly,

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soft laughter echoed around them,

through. When you’re ready, call me. However-” Eric’s friendly demeanor dimmed, his voice became more stern. “You have

reached for

Hadley recoiled slightly, puzzled. “Why

planning to forcibly take her

gave a slight shake of his head, his expression one of resignation. “No need to worry. It promised you time,

her here by herself,

young, attractive woman, especially after the incidents she had already faced in Srixby,

I’ll drive you home.”

guided Hadley out of the hall.

“Mr. Flynn…”

after them, breathless, her eyes filled

flickered to Hadley, who held Eric’s hand, and a