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

Chapter 433:

A shy smile crossed Denver’s face as he nodded. “It’s heading that way.” Though Hadley hadn’t made any commitments, Denver felt that she was warming up to the possibility. He believed a little more persistence might just seal the deal.

“That’s great to hear.”

Nearby, Barrie caught Eric’s eye as he sipped his drink quietly and murmured, “Was that wild helicopter flight through the storm all for naught?”

Eric’s response was a soft laugh as he glanced at Barrie. “Really, a single guy like you giving me grief?”

Barrie was at a loss for words. Since when had being single been such a crime?

Irritated, Barrie retorted, “It’s better to be single than a lovesick fool who’s been abandoned like you!”

“Come on,” Eric scoffed. “A lovesick fool? She’s hardly worth losing any sleep over!” With that, he finished his drink in one swallow and got to his feet.

“Where are you off to?” Barrie inquired.

out of here! I’ve got plans to

was serious; he had business to attend to in Blathe with a supplier. Upon returning to Flynn Mansion, Eric made his way

“Mr. Flynn.”

“Is Ernest still up?”

just winding down

𝗴a𝗅⧼𝗇𝗈⧼ν⧽𝖊𝗅𝘀⧼⸳ⅽ⧼𝗈𝗆

the door. You

“Alright.”

the headboard, a book laid open but he wasn’t reading it. In his grasp was a tortoiseshell hairpin, his expression distant. Clearly, he was lost in thoughts of

haunted by memories tied to that

that person

the first time Eric realized Ernest had such deep feelings for someone. Choosing not to interrupt, Eric silently

of dawn, Eric left Srixby for Blathe. Upon his arrival, despite the jet lag, he wasted no time in reaching

and healthy, so initially, he didn’t worry too much. It had never been a problem in the past. However,