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.

are you doing?” Hadley’s instincts screamed

one final opportunity—stand up

“I won’t—ahh!”

cut off mid-sentence as Eric scooped her up effortlessly, as if she were

flushed with both anger and embarrassment. A faint

about continuing to dance, you’ll need to come with

froze. What did he mean

confusion gave him just enough time to carry her straight out the

under their breath,

always live

you taking me? Let me down—I

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

his car, opened the passenger door, and gently set her

her lip. “Where are

“To a place you’ll