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

Chapter 265:

“Mr. Flynn, I’ll mentor her.”

“Thank you, Ms. Nicolson.” Eric’s expression transformed into a warm smile, a sight seldom seen. “Hadley is now under your guidance, and for that, I am deeply appreciative. Should she step out of line, I hope you’ll be lenient with her.”

Blanche lifted an eyebrow in intrigue. The dynamics between Hadley and Eric were clearly not typical. It made sense now how Hadley had managed to engage someone of Eric’s stature.

Blanche then pondered why Hadley had previously struggled so much in Blathe, especially with such influential backing. Yet, she chose to keep her musings to herself, responding with a nod and a pleasant smile. “Great.”

Exiting the dance studio, Hadley remained quiet the entire journey. Eric glanced over at her. At this moment, she seemed surprisingly docile, like a turtle retreating into its shell. She displayed no resistance, only subdued agreement.

“Why the silence?” Eric teased playfully. “You were quite upset earlier on our way here.”

Hadley continued to keep her gaze down, offering no response.

“Is something bothering you?”

and extended his hand

“Please don’t…”

space, Eric held back, noticing the

then asked softly, “Is

turned away from him,

falling?”

closer and gently placed his hands on her shoulders, trying to turn her to face him. “Let me look at

“What for?”

her eyes red and teary as she met his gaze. “Why do you have to see? Do you

defiance was evident as she lifted her chin. “Well, if you’re so fascinated, go

it like that,” he murmured, his words tumbling out hastily. “I didn’t

a mix of tearfulness and a wry smile. “You’re

it what you wanted? You don’t want