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

Chapter 459:

“It’s not that…” Eric shook his head in frustration. “Why does there have to be a reason?”

“In that case…” Hadley didn’t look away. She met his stare head-on. “Let me put it another way, Eric. Do you have feelings for me?”

Suddenly, Eric’s spine went rigid, and a strange tingling crept up his scalp.

What kind of ridiculous question was that?

“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Hadley continued.

“You don’t have feelings for me,” Hadley cut in before he could scramble for an answer.

She stared at him, her clear eyes sharp enough to slice through his defenses. “Linda’s words are just like the law to you, aren’t they? For her, you would do anything.”

What? Eric was stunned. What was Hadley implying?

she really think he was doing this because Linda had asked

not true!” Eric blurted, eager to deny

hear another word. Her voice dripped with scorn as she sneered. “You’re unbelievable, you know that? We have known each other for almost ten years, and you have

sake, you

“You…”

her shoulders, his breath turning ragged with frustration. “Is this about Denver? Do you really like

voice firm and unshaken. “Denver is amazing. Why shouldn’t I like

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strange numbness creeping into his chest. For a split second, it felt

temple as he snapped,

take it

respects and cherishes me. No one has ever valued me this much. I like

with pure loathing, as if he

hesitation, she used all her strength and slammed her

it’s over now!” Hadley let out a bitter laugh between

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