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

Chapter 890:

True to form, Eric’s smile was mild but persistent, gently urging her, “Are you mad? Upset that I showed up? Do you remember what day today is?”

Hadley, seething with irritation, couldn’t remember the significance of the date.

“You’ve really forgotten,” Eric teased, gently tapping her forehead. “It’s time for your doctor’s appointment. Remember?” The realization cooled Hadley’s frustration somewhat.

With a gentle grip on her hand, Eric muttered, “Am I to think you’re negligent with your own affairs, or is it just memory lapses?”

Laughing lightly, he added, “Thankfully, Joy inherited her intelligence from her father.”

Hadley responded with a glare full of bitterness.

“My apologies,” realizing his mistake, Eric quickly amended. “She’s intelligent and beautiful, just like you. Let’s not delay the doctor any longer. He tends to be a little impatient.”

In Srixby, Eric’s authority was rarely questioned. However, the doctor was one of the few who wasn’t afraid to challenge him.

silently got

even

strained expression, the doctor rebuked Eric. “Mr. Flynn, her recovery will be compromised if she remains distressed. I would recommend halting the treatment if this continues;

for words. He was well aware of the

the doctor said as he guided Hadley to the treatment room,

tales on

the same stern expression when she reappeared. Noticing her discomfort, Eric bent slightly to ask in a low voice, “How did the treatment go? Are you feeling uncomfortable

gently.

said, “How about we grab dinner together? It’s best to

with a serious gaze. She got straight to the

wheel, yet he kept

“All these moves—injecting funds, mingling with the crew, lavish

gradually disappeared as he turned serious. He probed further, “And what do you suspect

me over,” Hadley declared without hesitation. “Am