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

Chapter 1049:

“You’ll see! Eric will never choose you. He’s destined to be with me!”

But it wasn’t a breakup; it was just a postponement of the wedding.

“Okay,” Hadley said, forcing a small laugh. “I get it. Let’s wait then.” Despite her smile, Eric sensed something was off. An unease settled in his chest.

He squeezed her hand gently. “Once she’s better, we’ll start planning the wedding. I promise.”

But to Hadley, the excuse rang hollow.

Nyla’s condition didn’t seem grave enough to warrant this. Knowing Nyla’s spirited nature, news of their union might even lift her mood. Hadley wondered why Eric was stalling and not breaking up with her.

She guessed it was because of Linda.

Why couldn’t he just be honest?

Hadley chose not to call him out. Their relationship had always felt like it was on his terms. If he wanted to delay, she’d play along.

just

confident she would win him

succeeded, Hadley told herself, she’d finally be

better not disappoint me,”

storm of doubt. Nyla had uncovered the truth about his origins.

And Hadley…

She didn’t know yet.

care that he wasn’t a Flynn by blood?

lukewarm at best. Would his past push

was

and addressed Ernest and Eric,

fiction with

in good spirits and would like to see you both,” the

you,” they replied in

“You’re welcome.”

Nyla was ready to face them. They entered her room