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.

got into the car with

persisted even at the

doctor rebuked Eric. “Mr. Flynn, her recovery will be compromised if she remains distressed. I

found himself at a loss for words. He was well aware

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

fantastic tales

“How did the treatment go? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?” After a pause, the tension in Hadley seemed to dissolve a bit. She shook her head slightly and

gently.

grab dinner together? It’s best to eat something light with your

him with a serious gaze. She got straight to the point, asking, “What’s your endgame, Eric? Can we

yet he kept his smile, asking innocently,

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

gradually disappeared as he turned serious. He probed

win me over,” Hadley declared without hesitation. “Am