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

offering you one final opportunity—stand up and follow

“I won’t—ahh!”

as Eric scooped her up effortlessly, as if

Hadley’s cheeks flushed with both anger and

If you’re serious about continuing to dance, you’ll need

froze. What did

enough time to

turned their heads; some muttered under their breath,

live

you taking me? Let me

head. “If I let you go, you might run. I’m not in the

pausing, he walked her to his car, opened the passenger door, and gently set

lip.

a knowing smirk, Eric replied, “To a place you’ll appreciate. Trust