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

Chapter 815:

“For you and our little one, I’ll make sure I’m untouchable.” Hadley sensed a shadow lurking behind Eric’s words—he was wrestling with something heavy, something he wasn’t spilling.

She had once dreamed of breaking free from him—she still did, but the fact remained that he was the father of her two children. Even if their paths diverged, she never wanted anything bad to happen to him. After a pause, she asked, “What did Ernest tell you? Who was behind the attack?”

“Just some nutcase,” Eric said smoothly, cradling Hadley as he ladled soup to her lips. “A rich-hater with a grudge. Xander nabbed him on the spot—police have him now. Nothing to lose sleep over.”

“Okay,” Hadley sighed, tension easing from her shoulders. “But let Theodore stick by you, alright? I don’t need a bodyguard—you do. I would feel better knowing you’re covered.”

She looped her arms around Eric’s neck, her voice turning coaxing, playful.

“My life is simple. Drop me at the TV station in the morning, scoop me up at night. Deal?”

Eric couldn’t resist her charm, especially not when she was this adorable. “Fine, you win,” he conceded.

with a sly grin,

“Listen close, because I’ll only say this once. I’ve met Denver exactly one

melting into something softer as he clasped Hadley’s

and he squinted playfully. “Wait a sec—were you just spouting nonsense before to rile me

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her face

for being a grump

I’ll own that. But let’s be real—weren’t

resting it against his shoulder,

Eric eased off, his tone softening. “Fine, let’s put it behind us. No

replied, her voice a

gratitude washing over him. After all the storms they had weathered, Hadley was still here, by his side—and he

night, as Eric showered, Hadley slipped

assets, offloading properties and real estate?” Colleen repeated Hadley’s request,