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

Chapter 733:

The car pulled away, and with it, so did the last thread of warmth between them. Hadley stole a glance at him. He sat there, leaning back against the seat, eyes closed, fingers rubbing his forehead. He wouldn’t even look at her.

Before long, they arrived at the dance studio. Sebastian pulled the car to a smooth stop at the entrance.

Hadley inhaled deeply, forcing down the lump in her throat. “Eric…”

“Just get out.” A clean cut to whatever she had been about to say.

There was no point in arguing. As she stepped out of the car, she hesitated for just a second, then turned back. The sincerity in her voice was quiet but undeniable. “I’m sorry. I really am… I’m sorry.”

The car pulled away just as soon as the door clicked shut.

Inside, Eric exhaled slowly, lowering his hand from his forehead. His eyes flickered to the rearview mirror. A bitter smile ghosted his lips.

How ironic!

sorry—but never for

realized—he meant

that great? Because the second he showed

his phone, his thumb swiping instinctively across the screen.

hadn’t reached out

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of frustration coiled in his chest. She hadn’t even thought about him. Without thinking twice, he scrolled through his contacts

isn’t this a surprise?

the crap. Where are you guys tonight?” There was a pause.

another word, he ended the call, grabbed his keys, and strode out of his office. As for Hadley?

the evening chill. She had been waiting for twenty minutes, and Eric still hadn’t

Was he even coming?

was possible that he wasn’t. After all, he had left that morning furious. But if he really had no intention

was he really just going to leave