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

Chapter 581:

“Good morning, Miss Pearson,” one of the secretaries greeted cheerfully, gesturing gracefully toward the door. She paused respectfully, allowing Hadley to proceed unaccompanied.

“Thanks,” Hadley responded softly, offering an appreciative nod. “Of course.”

Stepping inside, Hadley was immediately struck by the unexpected calm.

Contrary to Phillips’ description of a CEO consumed by relentless activity, Eric appeared surprisingly at ease. And, to her growing intrigue, he wasn’t alone.

Eric was lounging comfortably in his leather chair, his eyes closed in quiet relaxation.

Behind him stood a young woman, her striking figure accentuated by a spaghetti strap gown that grazed her ankles. Her makeup was bold, amplifying her allure.

Neither seemed to notice Hadley’s quiet entry.

The woman lifted her graceful hands, gently working her fingers into Eric’s tense shoulders.

With a playful lilt, she asked, “Is this pressure comfortable, Mr. Flynn?”

a serene expression

but you can go

“Huh?”

widened slightly in

genuinely treating

her throat lightly. “Excuse me. Didn’t mean to

“Huh?”

initial relief swiftly replaced by unease. Before her stood another woman whose beauty was effortless, unadorned yet strikingly superior to her own carefully crafted

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pang of insecurity surged through her

an overly sweet smile to

didn’t acknowledge the woman’s question, focusing instead entirely on

He mentioned you

he hadn’t

brows knitted slightly as uncertainty crept in.

remembering Elissa, she resisted the urge to

eyes, though he still