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

Chapter 217 Do You Know

Him

For Ernest, this was nothing short of extraordinary news!

After a brief discussion with Quentin, he gave his instructions without hesitation. “Make arrangements for a house at Lion Bay.”

“Understood, Mr. Flynn.” Quentin responded promptly, already setting the plan in motion.

Back at Silver Villas, Eric carefully laid Hadley down on the bed, making sure she was comfortable.

“Rest for a bit,” he murmured. “I’ve already contacted the housekeeper and a nurse–they’ll be here soon.”

Hadley nodded lightly. “Okay.”

She knew he had already sacrificed half his day for her, and his work was waiting.

“You should go,” she said, not meeting his eyes.

She still wasn’t sure how to face him.

Eric didn’t argue. “I’ll leave once they arrive,” he simply said.

“Your forehead…” Hadley frowned, gesturing toward his head. “Why haven’t you taken care of that?”

“Huh? Oh, that!”

Only then did Eric remember the minor injury, brushing it off with an easy shrug. “It’s just a scratch. Nothing to worry about.”

He grabbed a tissue, dabbing at the blood as if that was enough.

Hadley’s frown deepened. “At least disinfect it and put on a Band–Aid.”

Eric sighed dramatically, “But I can’t see it.” Then, with a small smirk, he leaned slightly toward her. “How about you help me out?”

Hadley hesitated for a moment before exhaling.

With a small nod, she agreed.

Eric had saved her again today. If not for his relentless pursuit, she might have fallen victim to Astrid’s

schemes.

With her approval, he eagerly retrieved the first aid kit, as if tending to his wound was suddenly the most important thing in the world.

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The cut on his forehead wasn’t deep–just a quick swab of iodine and a bandage, and it was done.

“All set.”

It barely took a minute.

up, pressing his fingers lightly against the bandage before flashing her an amused grin. “Not bad. You’re pretty good at

Hadley blinked.

Seriously?

he was the coldest, most ruthless man she had ever

the real Eric Flynn?

nurse and housekeeper

and if you need anything, just tell

I got

he finally turned to leave.

want Hadley returning to work anytime

however, quickly reassured him. “The troupe isn’t performing right now. I’m just supervising the trainees‘ practice sessions–it

promise me you won’t

“I promise.”

Eric finally sigh in defeat. “Fine.”

he reminded her one last time.

exhaled sharply,

huffed, rubbing her temple.

No more

helpless smile. Reaching out, he gently caressed her cheek. “I just worry about you, that’s

Enough already!” She raised a fist in

and then, with a teasing grin, mimed zipping his

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on her heel and jogged toward the

her, laced with concern. “Doesn’t your stomach still hurt? It’s only the second day! I’ll pick you up tonight–don’t even think about leaving on your own!”

more irritated she became. Since when was he this chatty?

troupe was bustling with activity

took the opportunity to stretch in the practice room, enjoying a

“Hadley!”

turned to see Elissa beaming at her from the doorway. But she wasn’t alone. Beside her stood a woman with striking features, someone

here!”

hitched for a second

“Hadley!”

woman–Alice Carrillo–grinned as she hurried forward, pulling Hadley into a warm embrace, exchanging cheek kisses in greeting.

seemed like old friends catching up. But the truth was far deeper than that. Hadley and Alice weren’t just friends.

bomb alongside Hadley, the one who had

you!” Alice said, pulling

“Same here!”

Are you here with the troupe?” “Yeah!” Alice nodded. “After everything that happened, we couldn’t perform locally anymore.”

it would take time, a lot of time. Resuming performances in Blathe simply wasn’t an

continued, “The boss arranged a tour, so we’ve been hopping from venue to venue, wherever we can find space.” She flashed a playful smile, pointing between herself and Hadley. “And since we had a layover in Srixby, I figured I had

a teasing glint in her eyes, Alice gestured between them dramatically. “So…

death!” Hadley finished with a grin.

laughed, delighted. “Yes! Friends bonded by life and

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welcome–after everything they had been through together, it was the least she could

to catch in the evening, their time together was limited, so they settled on lunch, with Elissa joining them.

still in a sling, they didn’t venture far. Instead, they chose a nearby restaurant,

the restaurant was buzzing with life.

feet, spotted an open window seat