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?

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

a deep breath, Hadley

no need,” Eric said, his smile slight.

had finally received

“appreciating your help doesn’t mean I agree to everything. I

of her words as if doused with cold water.

you truly not understand?” Hadley’s gaze fell, illuminated softly by the glow

Eric felt a tightness in

you still upset about

shouldn’t I be?” Hadley retorted

New chapters available gⱯlnσν𝓮ls․com

forehead creasing. “Ernest was in a coma, and the doctors almost guaranteed he wouldn’t wake

Eric, Ernest was more than family; he had been a mentor and a major influence in his life.

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