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!”

didn’t aim to ruin Linda, her priority was securing

its earlier harshness and sounded gentler now, “I want you to return to me,

What?

was taken

really be serious? Defending Linda one moment and

have of Linda?” “I’m fully aware of that,” Eric casually mentioned, his

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

quicker–you or

as her skin broke out in a cold

your employees seeing Linda’s less

his head with ease. “Not at all.” “They’re loyal to Flynn Group. Throw enough money their way, and no secret ever gets out.”

he smirked subtly. “Doubtful? Try me. At my signal, your phone, your online presence- any step you

closed her eyes tightly, her eyelashes fluttering against the tension.

possibly prevail against someone as formidable

wasn’t an option

needed to conceive his child–she had no desire to entangle herself with him again now

if she went back to him and he discovered that

towards Ayla. “You already have a girlfriend. I’m not necessary

lifting

your advice, ventured into dating someone else,

then settled on

didn’t feel right. None of them compare to you. You’re the

breath was warm on her skin, causing

her lips sealed tightly,

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echoed around

you need to think it through. When you’re ready, call me. However-” Eric’s friendly demeanor dimmed, his voice became

he reached for her hand.

slightly, puzzled. “Why are you doing this?“.

take her with

It promised you time, and I’ll honor that. Since

he couldn’t just leave her here

the

drive you home.”

Hadley out of the

“Mr. Flynn…”

breathless, her eyes filled with desperation as she

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