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

Chapter 1153:

Suddenly, her words echoed in his mind. “Eric, I hate you! I hate you with all I am!”

Eric shut his eyes abruptly and leaned back in his seat.

When she said those words, he could feel the weight of her hatred. It wasn’t a passing anger. It was deep and real.

It was a kind of hatred he understood all too well. That was exactly how he felt about Ferris.

Did Hadley really hate him that much?

A sharp pain shot through his head.

Eric groaned softly and pressed his palms against his temples. He lit a cigarette and took a deep drag, hoping the nicotine would ease his nerves.

In the early morning, Hadley and Elissa walked out of the building side by side.

Elissa was off to work at dawn, while Hadley planned to visit the local market to pick up Joy’s favorite treats.

was already rushing out again. Hadley fretted that the grueling schedule might

let me loan you the money first? You’re pushing yourself too hard with these endless

back firmly. “Borrowing from one to pay another? Isn’t that just robbing Peter

then gave a soft laugh. “Don’t stress about me. I’m okay. I was up late finishing reports last night, and today’s just an

“Hadley.”

“What is it?”

there.” Elissa nodded toward a tree in the

and confirmed with a

marched straight

books

car, Eric spotted her coming and hurriedly stepped out, standing stiffly

are you doing here?” Hadley’s gentle tone carried a trace of bewilderment and annoyance. “Don’t tell me you were here

tightened as he nodded.

were?” Hadley paused,

about you!” Eric rushed to clarify,

Noreen might show

your concern?” Hadley’s face remained impassive, her lips curling into