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

Chapter 454:

But… Eric wasn’t the type to enjoy modern dance.

Before she could make sense of it all— Ding-dong! The doorbell rang.

Eric’s eyes snapped open. In one swift motion, he retracted his legs from the bed’s edge and stood up, heading for the door.

“Who is it?”

Instead of opening it immediately, he peered through the peephole.

His scalp tingled. Wilma. And Denver.

His mind sharpened in an instant, piecing it together.

That woman…

sent a thug to corner her. Now, she had dragged Denver here—probably

ruthless move from a ruthless socialite. She didn’t even hesitate to drive a knife straight

in bed, completely

asked himself what he

exposed Wilma’s twisted plan, Denver would understand, and his relationship with Hadley would remain intact—maybe even stronger. But

played along

Wilma would still win. And Hadley and

??????? ????

exactly why he had turned

to win

hesitation lasted only a second. Then, ignoring the relentless ringing of the doorbell, his gaze darkened. He turned away from the door—back toward the bed. Before she could react, he placed both hands on either side of

furrowed in

hell was

“Hadley.”

hand came to rest on

as she met his gaze. “What?” she asked warily. “What