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

Chapter 1269:

“Hadley…”

Eric’s voice trailed off as he was jolted by her push. He thought about following her. But the truth was, even if he caught up, he had no clue what to say. Hadley wasn’t budging.

In his heart, he knew he wasn’t shielding Linda; he simply believed there were still pieces of the puzzle missing.

Hadley stepped out of the elevator and paused at her apartment door, key in hand.

Her fingers shook, unable to guide the key into the lock.

With a soft, bitter chuckle, she closed her eyes and laughed under her breath.

She was almost amused by herself.

She had been on the verge of revealing it all—the wrongs from five years ago and her past struggles in Blathe.

for her, she

it seemed Eric had broken things off with Linda for her, but… The truth

his affection and trust for her, yet his actions

at Linda, how would he have reacted? What would he have said? Considering how he had handled the incident with

decade-long bond with Linda was too strong. In his eyes, Linda was incapable of causing harm

as she stifled the sourness swelling

thing she had kept

have only led to

The following morning…

building, Eric’s car was

new

the vehicle and approached her with a purposeful stride. “I came to pick you up. I have to head out of town later today, so I wanted to see you

with a sarcastic smile, her tone light yet tinged with irony. “I thought it was clear enough without having to spell it out. If I was mistaken, then get

as he shook his head. “I’ve kept every promise I made to you. There’s no