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

Chapter 638:

Silence.

Hadley swallowed, knocking again. “Eric, I know I messed up tonight. Please don’t shut me out—open the door, okay?” Still, no response.

“Eric?”

Knock! Knock!

Inside, Eric stood by the liquor cabinet. He reached for a bottle of whiskey, twisting off the cap with a practiced motion before pulling open the bottom drawer. From inside, he retrieved a pack of cigarettes. Lighting one, he inhaled deeply, the burn of nicotine and alcohol settling into his system like an old habit.

Hadley had always nagged him about quitting drinking and smoking. But why should he bother changing himself for someone who couldn’t even be honest with him? She didn’t care. So why should he?

Just as he took another drag, he suddenly froze.

Had he imagined it?

No… he hadn’t.

hallway outside had gone completely

Was that all the

“Hadley!”

came out ragged, frustration and anger tightening in his chest. With a sharp motion, he yanked off his tie and

The silence outside stretched.

is your storytelling

sigh, Eric sank onto the sofa, rubbing his temples

she already gone to

What a heartless woman! He had done everything for her.

to ask for even the smallest effort

take another swig, he suddenly heard a noise outside the door. It wasn’t knocking. It was the sound of metal scraping against the lock. Frowning, he stilled, listening. Someone was trying

Another click. Another failure.

soft click.

Hadley’s voice muttered from the other

she even stepped inside, a sharp wave of alcohol