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

Chapter 373:

“I’ll be there in a minute!”

Hadley bit her lip, glancing at Denver with an apologetic smile. “Sorry, I’ll be swamped tonight. There’s a little celebration party with the team later, too.”

It was inevitable—this was her first major performance.

Denver nodded easily. “I get it. Go on, don’t keep them waiting.”

Hadley hesitated for only a second before flashing him a grateful smile. “I’ll see you later, then!”

She turned, took a few running steps toward the crowd, but then spun back around, waving the bouquet and water bottle in the air. “Denver! Thanks again for the flowers!”

With that, she disappeared into the bustling sea of people.

Denver stood there, watching as she was swallowed by the crowd, his smile unwavering.

With an amused sigh, he leaned back, a knowing glint in his eyes. “Ah, there’s nothing like

“And what about you?”

observing, finally looked up, his expression impossible to

“Nah. Forget I asked.”

voice cut through, low and tense, his jaw clenched tight. “What

escaped before he could stop them—a thought that had been smoldering in his

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Barrie stilled, momentarily thrown.

“What are you saying?”

nearby, blissfully unaware of the weight pressing down between them. He turned back to Eric,

sharply, a scoff escaping. “Of

a dramatic gasp, clutching his chest in mock distress. “My heart, Eric—so tell me, which

“What do you think? You said it yourself—they’re clearly

moment before shaking his head with a sigh.