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

Chapter 731:

Eric hesitated. He had spoken instinctively, but now, standing here, watching the quiet turmoil flicker in his brother’s eyes, he realized—Ernest wasn’t choosing to let Linda go. He simply had no other choice.

Monday arrived.

Eric had recovered well, which meant Hadley’s leave was officially over. It was time to return to the dance studio. Early that morning, Sebastian pulled up outside, ready to drive her to work before heading to the Flynn Group.

Hadley settled into the car, absently watching the city blur past the window. Her mind wandered—maybe she could sneak back to her apartment during her lunch break to check on her daughter…

But then—her gaze froze.

Her heart lurched into her throat.

Without thinking, she reached for the car door, only to find it locked.

“Sebastian! Unlock the door!”

blinked, startled.

“Unlock

“Yes!”

Eric’s alarmed voice cut through the

going on?

“Let go!”

a forceful yank, she shook free of Eric’s grip, shoved the door open

𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻

“Hadley!”

but she didn’t stop. The moment he saw her take off, he didn’t

was going

And then—he saw it.

in place as he held the car door and waited for the woman beside him to get in. She

behind him before slipping into the driver’s seat. Then—the car pulled

“Denver! Hey!”

as she quickened her pace, her voice ringing across