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

Chapter 1282:

“No…”

“I saw it. She has your WhatsApp. You messaged her,” Hadley shot back at once. Her lips curled, and her gaze was sharp, cutting straight through him. “Mr. Scott, you’re not the kind of man who chats on WhatsApp with just anyone. Who are you trying to fool by saying there’s nothing between you two? Oh, I see…”

Something seemed to click in her mind. She tilted her head slightly and continued, “Did you come today to see me or Ayla? Maybe my assistant got it wrong. Should we call Ayla in now?”

“Hadley!” Eric’s voice rose in alarm. He reached across the table and grabbed her hand. “Let me explain…”

Hadley smirked. “Given where we stand, whoever you’re with isn’t my concern. But don’t treat me like an idiot.”

Without waiting for his response, she shook off his hand and stood up.

“Hadley, don’t be mad!” Eric stood up quickly and pulled her into his arms with a firm tug. “Yes, I’m in contact with her! I got her into the crew because I wanted someone to look after you. You shut me out and never tell me anything. I figured she could keep me in the loop.”

blinked, caught off guard. Was that really the

between us. Having you is more than enough. Believe

but there was a hint of frustration and

situation involving Remy, Eric took the initiative to speak. “Cordell is still looking into what Remy’s

with a sharp tone. “Can we talk about something else? Anything that

“Knock, knock.”

a soft knock at the door just then. It was the signal that

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it up,” Eric said with

agreed. “Fine, let’s eat.” But she added right after, “Once we

lips, but he said nothing. Instead,

bringing in their food, setting down one dish

this one,” Eric offered, placing a selection on her