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.

preferences. You’ve tailored an entire wardrobe to her taste, yet you seem clueless about what I—your own girlfriend—like. How can I possibly stay with you after

was taken aback, his expression frozen as he struggled to

he said, “I’ve

“Sure.”

Eric pleaded, holding her hand earnestly. “I’ll get to know your preferences

was not swayed by his appeal. She smiled slyly, cutting through his

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Eric’s face brightened, hope

lips, Hadley laid out her terms. “Have Linda come over and personally apologize

What?

expression hardened, a frown forming

“Why should she apologize?”

it obvious?” Hadley flipped her hair back, a look of triumph in her

boyfriend’s place was way out of line. Then there’s the matter of her being in the kitchen, cooking for you. If it wasn’t for her breakfast, we wouldn’t be

all this

“Hadley…”