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

Chapter 253:

At that, Hadley looked up sharply, her eyes flashing with anger.

“Okay, fine, I’ll drop it,” Eric said, raising his hands in a gesture of surrender. “I’m heading out.”

He stepped back twice, giving her a quick smile, and then turned and walked down the steps.

As Eric’s footsteps receded, Hadley’s expression grew more troubled. What was his motive? Why didn’t he let her go?

That same night, Eric gathered with his friends at Galant. Denver was present as well. Earlier, when Eric had called Marshall, he had made it a point to include Denver.

From the moment Denver arrived, he couldn’t take his eyes off the stage.

Growing restless from not spotting Hadley, he abruptly stood. “I need to use the restroom.”

Shortly after he left, Eric rose as well.

“What’s the deal with

echoed, his voice tinged with amusement. Barrie’s

was discreetly heading

“Denver.”

familiar voice halted

“Eric?”

Denver felt an unexpected

smile and draped an arm around Denver’s shoulders.

he steered Denver in a

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each other, attending

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Denver turned to him. “Yes, Eric? What’s