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.

that Eric knew who she was, he had to cut her some slack. After

As for an apology?

an amused smirk playing on his lips. “And just how exactly do you expect me to

laugh, Megan boldly linked her arm

always have, ever since we were children. I

stood motionless,

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passion. “Eric, I really like you! When I grow

realized—nothing in life

smile, Eric finally responded,

him evade so easily. “Why thank

chuckled softly, gently interrupting her persistence. “Sorry, I already have a girlfriend. Looks like

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

studied Megan closely, admitting inwardly that her confident, almost brazen attitude reminded him vividly of a young Hadley, who once told him to his face, “Eric, you’re mine! I like you, and one day you’ll like