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

Chapter 571:

Hadley’s smile widened as she absorbed his words.

“Listen, Hadley,” Eric murmured as he drew nearer, his presence almost encircling her. His breath was a whisper against her ear, his tone verging on desperate. “I’ll do whatever it takes to address your concerns. Please, let’s not end things, okay?”

Hadley tilted her head, pondering his plea.

What was she expected to say in return?

She found herself amused by Eric’s apparent naivety.

“Eric.” Hadley finally spoke, her tone laced with incredulity. “Do you really believe some new clothes will mend our issues?”

“And what more should I do?” Eric asked, his voice steady and sincere. He gave her space to speak. “Just tell me what you need. I’m here to make it right. Please, just don’t leave me.”

Hadley felt uneasy with Eric so near. She touched his chest and gently pushed him back.

you seem clueless about

was taken aback, his expression frozen as he struggled

he said, “I’ve just been around her

“Sure.”

hand earnestly. “I’ll get

through his protestations. “There’s one way to put

Lаτєѕτ chɒρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝗇ovєls.𝒸𝑶𝓶

would that be?” Eric’s face brightened, hope flickering

out her terms. “Have Linda come over

What?

a frown forming on

“Why should she apologize?”

hair back, a look

place was way out of line. Then there’s the matter of her being in the kitchen,

sparked all

“Hadley…”