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

Chapter 751:

Hadley clenched her hands, an unshakable resentment rising inside her toward the man who had shattered Elissa’s world.

That evening, Eric arrived at the dance studio earlier than usual. He had come to pick Hadley up for their return to Silver Villas. They were attending a banquet that night, and she needed to change.

As they sat in the car, Hadley stared out the window, her thoughts still tangled in the worry for Elissa.

“Do not be upset,” Eric pulled her into his embrace, gently rubbing her forehead. “As a friend, it is fine to care about her and help her, but in the end, it is her life, and she has to walk her own path.”

“I know.”

Hadley nodded, saying nothing more.

Eric did not understand that she saw her own past helplessness in Elissa. Fortunately, unlike Hadley herself, Elissa had a grandfather she could rely on. Hopefully, with Addy’s intervention, her life would take a turn for the better.

At Silver Villas, Hadley changed into her evening gown, and together with Eric, they headed to the banquet.

champagne from a waiter, handing one to her. “Hadley, here you

frowned and waved her hand. “I will

she avoided anything questionable. She took Eric’s glass as well.

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“Mr. Flynn.”

associate of Eric’s approached. During the greetings, their gaze occasionally fell on

never seen you bring

hand, about to respond, when she

I do

“What is wrong?”

face and immediately pulled her into his arms. “Let us sit

a swift motion, he lifted her

Hadley’s face flushed, wanting to struggle but not daring. “What are you doing? Everyone

matter.” Eric frowned, unconcerned. “You are not feeling well. Why should I