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

Chapter 278:

Seeing the actual blood made her think she should at least help clean Eric’s wound.

The manager glanced at Eric, catching his stern look.

Eric’s expression was forbidding, and he subtly shook his head.

Promptly, the manager responded with an air of finality, “We don’t stock first-aid supplies here. This is a retail shop, not a medical facility.”

Hadley, unaware of the silent exchange, looked regretfully at Eric.

“Should we look for a pharmacy nearby, then?”

She was sure there would be one open all night somewhere close.

“Alright,” Eric said, somewhat pleased that Hadley was showing concern.

Just then, store employees approached with the Minnie Mouse doll, packaged and ready. They looked uncertainly at who they should hand it over to.

Hadley reached out. “I’ll take

Eric’s voice cut through, sharp and commanding. “Why assume it’s yours

hands. “Hand it over

passing the plush toy to Eric. It was an unusual sight, indeed—Eric

a laugh

caught the sound and looked at her with a

herself, Hadley quickly denied it with

but chose to overlook it. Her smile was

you want,” Eric suggested casually. “It suits you better. Crying? Not so much. It makes you

miss fresh updates

felt a sting

her head, her thoughts

eyes, Linda

located just a short distance from

can handle the purchase,” Hadley suggested, already edging toward departure. “I

about it,” Eric said darkly, tapping his neck where the bite mark still showed. “Imagine Sebastian