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

Chapter 1003:

She met him downstairs and got in his car.

“This isn’t the place to talk,” Eric said gently. “Let’s grab a table somewhere quiet.”

Hadley remained silent, avoiding his eyes.

They ended up at a small diner. Eric led her to a corner booth.

“You haven’t eaten yet, have you?” he asked. “You like the pancakes here.”

But Hadley didn’t soften. She folded her arms, her voice flat. “Now that we’re here, just say what you need to about Joy.”

It was as if even one more second in his company was unbearable.

Eric was silent for a moment, then reached into his pocket. He pulled out a small velvet box and held it in his hand.

Slowly, he stood and knelt down on one knee in front of her.

earth was

stunned she nearly leapt from her

Eric gently pushed her back down.

and

the velvet box. Nestled inside was the red diamond ring he

out, cradling it carefully, and looked

marry me. Let’s

wave. She froze,

a shy,

But things didn’t go as expected, and… this is the best I could do right now. But I promise—no matter how

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he reached for her hand, the ring ready in his

voice sharp. Her eyes widened with disbelief.

hand, his dark gaze steady. “You

for years I don’t love you. I haven’t for a long time. If it weren’t for Joy,

voice hardened. “And even if we didn’t have history—after you chose Linda

said nothing. He simply looked at her, calm