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.

knew who she was, he had to cut her some slack. After all, the

As for an apology?

an eyebrow, an amused smirk playing on his lips. “And

delighted laugh, Megan boldly linked her

have, ever since we were children. I want

Eric stood motionless, silently pondering her sudden

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

were fleeting, Eric realized—nothing in life was truly

indifferent smile, Eric

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

gently interrupting her persistence. “Sorry, I already

sure once you

her confident, almost brazen attitude reminded him vividly of a young Hadley, who once told him to his face, “Eric,