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

Chapter 804:

Eric stepped out of the restaurant’s private room, craving fresh air and a brief escape from the stifling atmosphere inside.

“Eric, wait!” Megan called urgently, hurrying to catch up with him.

He paused and cast a wary glance back at her. “Why are you following me?”

She frowned at his sharp tone, a playful pout forming despite his chilly demeanor.

“There’s no need to be so harsh! We practically grew up together, yet the last time, you didn’t even recognize me. And you still haven’t apologized.” She was clearly referencing the earlier incident involving Linda.

Back then, Eric had genuinely failed to recognize Megan.

But Megan didn’t really mind—not that much, at least. She was a confident young woman from a prominent family, accustomed to speaking her mind and going after what she wanted.

Aware that Eric would be attending tonight, she’d deliberately sought him out.

he had to cut her some slack. After all, the Aston family’s reputation

As for an apology?

an amused smirk playing on his lips. “And just how exactly do

laugh, Megan boldly linked her arm

ever since we were children. I want us to

stood motionless, silently

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smile and earnest eyes, declaring her feelings with similar passion. “Eric, I really like you! When I grow up, I’m going to marry you

were fleeting, Eric realized—nothing in life

smile, Eric finally

Megan tightened her grip on his arm, refusing to let him evade so easily. “Why thank me? Just say yes and date me

chuckled softly, gently interrupting her persistence. “Sorry, I already have

Megan merely raised an eyebrow, completely undeterred. “Missed my chance? Nonsense! I’m sure once you spend time with

young Hadley, who once told him to