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

Chapter 1004:

“If you doubt me,” Eric said, lifting his hand to brush her cheek, “try me. See if I’m bluffing.”

The chill in his words sent her reeling. She sprang to her feet, shoved him back, and slapped him across the face.

“You bastard!” Tears welled in her eyes as she screamed, her voice raw with emotion. “She’s your daughter! Your flesh and blood! You already failed her once—couldn’t even give her a healthy body—and now you’re threatening me with her life?”

Eric didn’t flinch.

The slap left a red mark, but he remained silent, unwavering. “Yes,” he said quietly. “I’m a bastard. But you—you’re a good mother. That’s why you’ll do it. For her.”

Her fury surged again. She slapped him a second time, harder.

Still, Eric didn’t move. “Hit me all you want. I deserve it.”

Hadley staggered back, choking on a sob. Her shoulders shook as tears poured down her face.

you hated me, you exiled me without mercy. And

Eric! I

her around, he would pay it. “Hadley…” He remained on one knee, took her hand once more, and raised the red diamond

face as she looked at him. Slowly, Eric slid the ring

clamp around more than just her hand. It was

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lowered her gaze,

perfectly,” Eric murmured. “Red suits you. It

her sobbing uncontrollably.

into his arms, whispering into her ear, “We’re meant

Her jaw clenched, her eyes

more was there to

cupping her face and wiping away her tears. “Your eyes are puffy. I’ll ask the

spoke, he turned and waved his hand, signaling a waiter

waiter arrived. “Mr. Flynn, how can

some ice. Right