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.

again. Hadley fretted that the grueling schedule might take

repaying Ernest quickly, why not let me loan you the money first? You’re pushing

one to pay another? Isn’t that just robbing

okay. I was up late finishing reports last night, and today’s just an

“Hadley.”

“What is it?”

tree in the corner. “Isn’t that Eric’s

and confirmed with

marched

more books at

car, Eric spotted her coming and hurriedly stepped out, standing stiffly beside the vehicle.

trace of bewilderment and annoyance. “Don’t

throat tightened as he

were?” Hadley paused, stunned.

concerned about you!” Eric rushed to clarify, seeing

might show up to hassle you

Hadley’s face remained impassive, her lips curling into a cool, distant smile. “Have you