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

Chapter 453:

Hadley tried to focus, to assess her body’s state. “I have no strength.”

Eric’s gaze narrowed. “That’s all?”

Hadley blinked. “Yes… I think?”

What? What else was she supposed to feel? “Oh.”

Eric exhaled, his tension easing just slightly. So Wilma had only used something mild—enough to weaken Hadley, enough to leave her vulnerable, but not the kind of drug that sent people into oblivion.

Still.

If he hadn’t turned back… Would Hadley have been able to fight that bastard?

Wilma. That woman was supposed to be refined and respectful—yet she was willing to endanger someone’s life just to clear the path for her son.

His expression darkened, his eyes sharp

slightly, a sudden unease creeping over

was soft, hesitant. “Shouldn’t you

irritated. “And go where exactly? I don’t even want to imagine what will happen to you in this

had been bold enough to try once, who was to say she wouldn’t try

used to his unpredictable bursts of frustration. Fine. It was better to let him do

heavy silence settled between

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his tone had been harsher than intended.

slightly, his voice begrudgingly softer. “Well… you said you’re too weak to move, right? What if you need water? Or—” He paused, looking momentarily uncomfortable. “What if you need

to the bedside and sat down,

Hadley blinked.

could help with water, sure. But

almost pointed it out, but the moment she

look at her, waving off whatever she was about to say. “I don’t need your

the bed, and then leaned back in the chair, shutting his