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

Chapter 536:

“No.” Hadley scrunched her nose in objection. “I don’t eat where I sleep.”

Eric arched an eyebrow at her particularity, then leaned down and lifted her effortlessly. “I’ll carry you downstairs. You haven’t eaten much lately—how would you have the strength to walk?”

By the time they reached the dining area, the housekeeper had already prepared the table.

The sight of the food made Hadley’s lips tighten. Today, just this once, she decided she might eat a little extra. Eric noticed her resolve and served her a generous portion.

“Go ahead and eat,” he encouraged. “Focus on getting better. You’ve missed enough meals—an extra helping today won’t affect your weight.”

“Okay.” Reassured, Hadley began to eat.

Eric watched her with a pleased smile—until his phone interrupted the moment. It was Phillips calling. Stepping away, Eric answered, “Yes, it’s me. Go on…”

had chosen to stay home instead of going to the office, relying on Phillips to keep him informed. Phillips managed things on his end, seeking Eric’s advice whenever issues exceeded his authority. Their conversation stretched on for

at her feet, still clad in socks.

moment, her

“Hello, Elissa?”

Elissa’s voice carried a note of concern. “Are you all right? Is he

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the fever now. I’m

reassuring.” Elissa exhaled a sigh of relief. “He seemed quite intense, but he must care for you deeply… Could there have been a misunderstanding? Surely someone who’d fly a helicopter across cities to rush you to

friend’s words, her expression

A stormy night? What are you talking about?” Hadley

blinked, equally thrown. “You

you’re telling me the person