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

Chapter 209

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The man standing before Hadley was the one she was supposed to call father. And look at what he’d done!

Once, Cade had sworn undying love to his wife, whispered sweet promises of forever, and shared the kind of moments that should have been unbreakable. He had been overjoyed at Hadley’s birth, cradling her in his arms as if she were the most precious thing in the world.

But all of it–the love, the devotion–had been a lie.

One day, everything changed. He abandoned his wife and child for his wife’s sister without so much as a backward glance, leaving them to fend for themselves as if they had never mattered at all.

Not once did he look back. Not once did he reach out.

If the Flynn family hadn’t later taken Hadley in, she didn’t even want to imagine what her life would have become.

And now, after years of silence, after treating her like she didn’t exist–he had the gall to show up and ask her for a favor?

Not just any favor. He actually wanted her liver.

Hadley’s lips curled into a sharp, humorless laugh.

Did Cade really think she was that easy to manipulate?

Cade remained calm, unfazed by her reaction. His voice was smooth, practiced–like a salesman closing a deal. “Hadley, I wouldn’t ask you to do this for nothing.”

He paused, as if setting a trap. “The house on Maple Street–the one filled with your mother’s memories. If you agree, I’ll sign it over to you. That’s what you want, isn’t it?”

Hadley stilled, her breath catching.

So that was what this was. He wasn’t asking. He was bartering.

The laughter bubbled out of Hadley, sharp and unrestrained, growing louder until it filled the space between them.

Cade stiffened. “Hadley…”

There was an uneasiness in his voice, a flicker of hesitation.

Truthfully, he hadn’t wanted to come here.

If it weren’t for his son–if it weren’t for his wife Noreen relentlessly pushing him–he never would have swallowed his pride and sought out the daughter he had abandoned.

Deep down, he had known Hadley wouldn’t agree. He knew she would refuse him.

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Chapter 209 Short Fuse

And now, seeing the raw amusement on her face, watching her laugh as if his very presence was a joke, Cade immediately regretted coming. Grinding his teeth, he forced the words out. “I’m sorry, Hadley. Just… forget I said anything.”

“Hmm?” Hadley’s laughter halted abruptly. She tilted her head, regarding him with cold eyes. “What’s this? Not desperate to save your precious son anymore?”

Cade exhaled sharply and shook his head. “I’ll find another way!” he muttered. “Hadley, I–I shouldn’t have come. Just act like I was never here today.”

With that, he turned on his heel and strode toward the door.

fingers brushed the handle, instinct made him

still sat in the same place, eyes locked on a distant point, lost

moment, she looked so much

chest. But instead of lingering, he forced himself

remained seated and laughed freely again, her laughter then slowly fading, the hollow echoes of it still

the trainees‘ session that she supervised ended

the day, Hadley changed into her casual clothes and left

much thought, she made her way to

out to touch the

“Hi!”

was light, almost cheerful, as if he were in an unusually good mood. “Where are you? I’m at your

surprise. “You are?” It was still early–wasn’t he supposed to

casually. “I finished early today. There was a meeting, but nothing major, so I decided to skip it. Phillips can handle

tone softened slightly, turning almost playful. “I wrapped up early to spend time with you. Are you

“I’m not at the studio

The surprise in Eric’s voice was evident. “Where did

buy flowers,” she answered

tone brisk and detached, “I have other plans today.

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with that, she

at his

hung up. Just like

to the surface. “That woman is really getting out of

impossible to predict. And

remained utterly indifferent to Eric’s reaction. If he was annoyed, good.

couldn’t take it anymore and wanted to break

wrap these

bouquet–a mix of elegant

“Please wait

in hand

in total.

Hadley barely had time to react before Eric stepped inside, heading straight for her without hesitation.

“There you are!”

you doing here?” She turned to face him, startled. “How did you

filled with quiet confidence. “When you really want to find someone, it’s not difficult.” He gestured

many florists around–figured I’d

Damn.

regretting mentioning it

florist approached, handing over

intercepted, gathering the flowers in one arm while slipping his

he said smoothly.

“I don’t have the time or the patience

reconcile, she had never intended to go back to the way

for a moment. His mood seemed to dip slightly, the

Good. That was exactly what

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