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

Chapter 301:

He then returned to where he had left Hadley.

Finding her still in the same rigid stance, Denver said with gentle assurance, “He’s gone now. You can relax; there’s no need to be afraid anymore.”

After a moment’s pause, Hadley stepped out from her frozen spot, inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly, trying to calm her nerves. With a slight, embarrassed smile, she said, “I’m sorry for all the trouble.”

“Oh, it was no trouble at all,” Denver replied, waving off her apology. “Helping out is what friends are for, right? How are you feeling now? Can I drive you home?”

Given the difficulty of hailing a taxi in the area and considering her unsettled state, he felt uneasy about leaving her alone.

Denver caught Hadley’s hesitation and frowned. “Don’t even think about saying no. Friends help each other—that’s just how it works, right?”

“Sure thing,” Hadley acknowledged, offering a thankful nod.

“Off we go,” replied Denver warmly, gesturing towards the car. Settled inside, Denver inquired about their destination. “Need directions?”

West Twelfth Alley,” she

replied Denver, his interest piqued further

Hadley closed her eyes, gradually soothing her nerves and restoring her

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seemed

she said quietly, stretching to retrieve her bag

“Hold on a moment.”

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paused at the sound of Denver’s

frowned in confusion. “Did

her. After a brief pause,

so afraid of Eric?” His throat tightened as he forced out his next

“Back… together?”

eyes widened in disbelief. “Why would

stayed silent for a moment before