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

Chapter 261:

Choking back emotion, she pleaded, “Please, just stop this! You’re trying to manipulate me back into your life, right? Well, it won’t work. Even if you corner me, strip me of all my choices, I will not return to you!”

Eric clenched his teeth.

Silence lingered for a beat before he let out a slow breath, his intense eyes still fixed on her.

“We can discuss this another time,” he said evenly, betraying nothing. “For now, get ready. We need to leave.”

“I won’t!” Hadley turned away sharply. If he couldn’t grant her wishes, why should she comply with his demands?

“No?” Eric’s chuckle was dry, completely devoid of amusement. He paused to observe her, his gaze scanning her attire. She wore a simple T-shirt and jeans, with just a hint of makeup—likely, she had been out before this confrontation.

She always managed to look presentable, no matter what she wore.

Eric gave a brief nod, then abruptly stood and moved toward her.

doing?” Hadley’s instincts screamed

final opportunity—stand up and follow

“I won’t—ahh!”

as Eric scooped her up

Hadley’s cheeks flushed with both anger and

to dance, you’ll

did he mean by

gave him just enough time

under their

always live

burned with humiliation. “Where are you taking me? Let me

trust you to stay,” Eric responded, shaking his head. “If I let you go, you might run. I’m not in the mood to chase

walked her to his car, opened the

bit her lip. “Where

a place you’ll appreciate. Trust me,