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

Chapter 894:

Hadley’s brow creased as she approached.

Lifting her gaze to his, she asked, “What brings you back? Neither Joy nor I have a checkup today.”

“I know,” Eric replied, his smile softening as he swung the car door open. “I’ve got both your appointments memorized. Hop in—I’ll drop you at the set.”

“How did you know I’m headed there?” Hadley stayed rooted, her frown deepening. “Have you been digging into my schedule?” It wouldn’t be his first time pulling that stunt.

“Digging?” Eric dodged with a vague shrug. “As the major investor, I’m allowed to peek at the crew’s basic timeline.”

Hadley smirked at his flimsy cover.

Was that his game? Sinking cash into the project just to track her moves?

A wave of exasperation washed over her. “Eric, haven’t I spelled it out for you already?”

and clear,” he said, lounging against the car with an air of poised charm. “You don’t want me, only my duty to Joy.

her hands. “What is this

a low chuckle. “I hear you, but you’re missing my side. I still want you—still intend to chase you.

Hadley blinked, floored by his

voice spiked. “I’ve

you can keep shooting,” he said, his gaze piercing and resolute. “That’s fine. I’ll keep

on the same wavelength? Hadley faltered, a spark of frustration flaring in

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owning it without a flinch. “But what can I do? I want to do this, and I have to do this.

a glare at his near-perfect face, teeth

with a grin. “I’ll take that as

motioning her in. “Time’s ticking. Get in, or you’ll be late. But don’t worry,

“Don’t you dare!”

flared—she knew he’d

said, smirking. “Get

Hadley’s delicate brows pinched tight. “Mark my words—you’re