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

Chapter 266:

“Eric!”

Hadley’s voice halted him, sharp and clear.

“Yes?” He looked back at her, his face a mask of confusion. What was she trying to say? What did she need from him?

Hadley’s mouth quivered as she wrestled with her feelings.

She fully recognized that training under Blanche could set her on a path to a bright future. For any dancer, the honor of gracing a prestigious stage far surpassed the fleeting lights of nightclub performances.

Hadley had no influential contacts; without Eric’s assistance, a position in Blanche’s troupe would have remained out of reach. This was an important opportunity for her career, one too valuable to ignore.

Yet, it was Eric who had presented her with this chance. Why now?

now handing her a lifeline. She knew she should feel thankful. But then, there were the past four years to consider. What should she do

deep breath, Hadley clenched her hands.

no need,” Eric said, his smile slight.

days of effort, he had finally received a kind remark

your help doesn’t mean I agree to everything. I stand by

words as if doused with

fell, illuminated softly by the glow of a nearby

Eric felt a tightness in his

upset about

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years ago…” Eric’s expression darkened as he began, his forehead creasing. “Ernest was in a coma, and the doctors almost guaranteed he wouldn’t wake

Ernest was more than family; he had been a mentor and a major influence in his life. Without Ernest,

as it pleased, but Ernest should have remained unscathed. Secretly, he would have preferred to be the one suffering