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

Chapter 351:

From the moment they left the private lounge, she hadn’t resisted, walking beside Eric in silence. Bit by bit, she had managed to steady her breathing, pulling herself together. Then, just as she was about to speak—

“You…”

Eric suddenly spun around, lifting a finger and pointing it straight at her. “You got yourself kicked out of the troupe, and now you think you can just waltz into places…”

“Like this? Do you have the slightest clue what kind of world you’re stepping into?” His voice was sharp, laced with frustration.

If Eric hadn’t been there when he was, Wayne had more than enough ways to impose his will on a woman. Hadley would have faced real danger.

Hadley bowed her head without saying a word.

She was grateful that Eric had stepped in, but there was nothing left for her to say. He had been right there. He had witnessed everything with his own eyes.

single word could leave his mouth, his attention was drawn to the crimson streaks trailing down her fingers. His chest grew tight. “Why do you keep making me worry like this?” He took a step forward, trying to

it hurt? Let me

Hadley jerked her hand

let me take a look? Do you think I do this

If that’s

your

heel, fully intending to

made him stop. Letting out a slow breath, he glanced back at her, his voice no longer holding

time speaking with a steadiness that left no room for argument. “You need to have that taken care of. You understand

and tentatively

again, Hadley pulled

frustration was clear. “Do you think

“No, not at all…”