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?”

car with an air of poised charm. “You don’t want me, only my duty to Joy.

spread her hands. “What

you’re missing my side. I still want you—still intend

Hadley blinked, floored by his gall. Eric

“I’ve already shot

gaze piercing and resolute. “That’s fine.

they even on the same wavelength? Hadley faltered, a spark of

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a flinch. “But what can I do? I want to do this, and I have to do this. You’ve known me since

Hadley shot a glare at his near-perfect face, teeth grinding in irritation. “You’ve got some

a grin. “I’ll take that as a

Get in, or you’ll be late. But don’t worry, if it comes to that, I’ll stroll

“Don’t you dare!”

flared—she knew he’d follow through

smirking. “Get in

pinched tight. “Mark