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

Chapter 592:

Hadley scoffed bitterly.

Seeing Eric now, anyone watching might be easily fooled by his act of devotion.

At that moment, she had no interest in arguing or exchanging insults with him.

Meeting his gaze firmly, she said with quiet intensity, “You’re the one who insisted on getting back together, Eric. Let’s be clear about something—I have a bad temper, and that’s nothing new to you. This is who I am. If I bring chaos into your life and leave everything in ruins, don’t you dare blame me later.”

“What?” He laughed softly, a teasing smile playing across his lips.

“You’re actually worried about me, aren’t you?”

His fingers tightened gently around hers. “Take it easy. Unless you’re planning to leave again, there’s nothing you could throw at me that I can’t take.”

Hadley clenched her teeth. Frustration got the better of her as she retorted, “I’m not joking. What’s your problem? Wouldn’t life be smoother with a sweet, agreeable girlfriend instead?”

dancing with mischief. “I want a girlfriend, Hadley, not someone who nods at everything I say. Why settle for someone

the first time, Hadley found herself without a response. Considering that, she hoped he understood exactly what he was signing up for—no complaining later,

laying all her cards on the table now, and

Elissa had

filled with repeated trips in and out of a holding cell. Nobody could

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abandoned, sleep stolen by worry—she wore

voice broke through

Elissa raised her head, eyes rimmed red. “Yes, officer,” she said, rising

clang of the gate echoed through

brief flash of confusion crossed her face. “Is it time for

officer said, shaking his

stood waiting, her posture

can go with this officer.

you’re free

What?