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.

had returned home late the previous night and was already rushing out again. Hadley fretted

not let me loan you the

one to pay another? Isn’t

was up late finishing reports last night, and today’s just an early shift.” Her words cut off abruptly

“Hadley.”

“What is it?”

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

and confirmed with a

marched

books at

coming and hurriedly stepped out, standing stiffly beside the

carried a trace of bewilderment and annoyance. “Don’t tell

throat tightened as

were?” Hadley paused, stunned.

about you!” Eric rushed

Noreen might show up to hassle you

is that your concern?” Hadley’s face remained impassive, her lips curling into a cool, distant smile. “Have you