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

Chapter 1248:

“I’ve taken everything you said to heart,” Eric went on, his voice steady but earnest. “All I’m asking is a little more time. I’ll settle things with Linda properly, and once it’s done, I…” He hesitated.

What exactly was he planning?

Hadley lifted her chin slightly, her eyes locking onto his. She searched his face, as if trying to read the truth in his eyes.

Eric looked at her intently, his voice lowering as he spoke.

“I swear to you, I’ll only care for you. I’ll look at no one else, listen to no one else. Just you. Can you give me that chance?”

She stood still, silently taking it in, her gaze never leaving his.

Her heart began to race—tight, fast, and unsteady.

Was he really saying this? Could he actually mean it?

When Hadley first spoke those words to Eric, she never once believed the day would come when he’d seriously choose between her and Linda—let alone that he’d choose her.

Was this really happening?

through the silence, a note of unease slipping in. Seeing her

“Will you?”

of his voice snapping her back. A

it when you’ve actually done it. For now…

gaze dropped, shadows

give me a little more time.

Hadley said nothing.

never imagined he’d really take it to heart—let alone act on

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hesitated, then

leave hers.

it? It really works. One dose is all

night, Hadley

her mind with no clear shape, leaving her

the cabinet, pulled out the

her hair damp and her face fresh. She