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.”

caught off guard. Was

“There’s nothing going on between us. Having you is more than enough. Believe me, I’m not lying. I haven’t even won you over yet. Why would I

waist. His voice was steady, but there was a hint of frustration and hurt.

is still looking into what Remy’s been hiding. You don’t need to worry—we’ll eventually learn everything

moment Hadley heard him bring it up again, she cut in with a sharp tone.

“Knock, knock.”

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

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I’ll stop bringing it up,” Eric said with

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

tugged at the corner of his lips, but he said

the servers began bringing in their

placing a selection on her plate with an upbeat