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.

Eric knew who she was, he had to cut her some slack. After all, the Aston family’s reputation was not to be

As for an apology?

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

a delighted laugh, Megan boldly linked her

I like you—I always have, ever since we were children. I want us to

stunned, Eric stood motionless, silently pondering

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and earnest eyes, declaring her feelings with similar passion. “Eric, I really like you! When I grow up, I’m going to marry you and spend forever by your side!” Yet now, that same girl

were fleeting, Eric realized—nothing in life was

indifferent smile, Eric finally responded,

evade so easily. “Why thank me? Just say yes and date

her persistence. “Sorry, I already have

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

him vividly of a young Hadley, who once told him to his face, “Eric, you’re mine! I like you, and one