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

Chapter 280:

Unexpectedly, Eric didn’t just assume he could enter—he was actually waiting for her invitation.

“Well…” Hadley moved aside slightly. “You can come in for some water.”

Hadley then went to get water for Eric.

She picked up the cup, turning to fill it at the sink. Suddenly, the tap handle came off in her hand, unleashing a torrent of water that drenched her completely.

“Ah!” Startled, Hadley couldn’t help but scream.

“What happened?”

Eric’s voice cut through the chaos, sharp with concern.

Noticing Hadley soaked to the bone, he hurried over to assist—only to end up getting drenched by the spray himself.

couldn’t help but notice Hadley remained where she stood. Without hesitation,

just stand there—move!” he

behind him, protecting her from the water

behind Eric, Hadley felt a wave of guilt. “I’m so sorry…” she

a place like this?” Eric

to continue, a jet of

talking,” Hadley whispered, barely audible over

snapped toward her, his eyes sharp with irritation. He quickly moved to pull

free from his hold, Hadley said, “I need to fix

apartment. A flood was imminent, and the potential damage could extend to her neighbors

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plan. How did she plan

toward the door. “And I have to buy a replacement

Once more, he grasped

face was a mix of frustration and concern. “Why are you rushing to do this

off guard