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.

gaze was full of pain and rage. “When you hated me, you exiled me without mercy. And now that you want me, you’re using our daughter as leverage. Why are you putting me through this?” Her voice cracked.

hate you, Eric! I hate

her words, but he didn’t let it show. If her resentment was the price of keeping her around, he would pay it. “Hadley…” He remained on one knee, took her hand once more, and raised the red diamond ring toward her trembling finger. “Marry

Hadley’s face as she looked at

moment, she felt the weight of it—felt it clamp around more than just her hand.

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her gaze, her tears

murmured. “Red suits you. It matches your skin tone

saw her sobbing

her

respond. Her jaw clenched, her eyes

more was there to

Eric whispered, cupping her face and wiping away her tears. “Your eyes are puffy. I’ll ask the waiter for some ice. You’ll need it—can’t go to work

spoke, he turned and waved his hand, signaling a

“Mr.

need some ice. Right away,