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

Chapter 987:

“Alright!” “Alright!”

Denver and Eric responded in harmony, their faces etched with gravity and resolve.

In an instant, Hadley was hoisted into the ambulance, with Denver and Eric climbing in after her. They settled on opposite sides, avoiding each other’s eyes, their attention locked on Hadley stretched out between them.

A heavy silence enveloped the space, thick with unease, blending their mutual worry with an undercurrent of rivalry that crackled in the air.

At the hospital, Hadley was whisked into the emergency room alongside a nurse. As the doors swung shut, the doctor’s urgent commands echoed faintly from within.

“Get her into the hyperbaric chamber for oxygen! Start a rapid mannitol drip—prepare adrenaline now!”

The closing doors left Eric and Denver outside, their eyes unexpectedly meeting—a collision of rivals igniting an electric tension.

unspoken resentment layered with

forced a

owe you one for

“What?”

chilly smirk flickering in his gaze. He gave a slight shake of his head. “Why? I haven’t done anything

Swallowing his frustration, he pressed on, “You pulled Hadley out

I’m the one who saved her, why are you thanking me? Last I checked, you and Hadley are done. You’re just another guy chasing her now, right? Seems a bit out of place to play the grateful ex.” His voice stayed even, but each syllable stabbed

now on

tone dropping to an icy growl. “At least I’ve

comeback—his mother’s disapproval had cost him his chance

scoffed, savoring his small victory. “Glad you see it. So keep your distance—unless you want your mom stirring up

What’s the story?” What