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?

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

Hadley clenched

no need,” Eric said, his

finally received a

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

words as if doused with

understand?” Hadley’s gaze fell, illuminated softly by the glow of a nearby

a

you still upset about the past four

be?” Hadley

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as he began, his forehead creasing. “Ernest was in a coma, and the doctors

been a mentor and a major influence in his life. Without Ernest, Eric’s current successes would have

that the world could challenge him as much as it pleased, but Ernest should have remained unscathed. Secretly, he would have preferred to be the one suffering in Ernest’s stead all those years… Hadley understood his