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

Chapter 1293:

Standing up, Eric looked at her with reluctant eyes. “I should go.” He hesitated before adding, “Aren’t you going to see me off? Once I’m gone, we might not see each other for years.”

“Years?” Hadley looked up, startled.

His gaze held hers. “Every day without you feels like forever.”

Hadley blinked, and then burst into laughter. “Seriously? That was cheesy! Are you really Eric, or is this some imposter in a mask?”

“Check for yourself.” He caught her hand, guiding it to his face. “See if I’m wearing one.”

“Stop…” Hadley said, trying to pull away. “Be careful with my headpiece. The makeup artist spent hours on this.”

“You’re the one who doubted me—”

Just then, the door opened. They both turned.

in the doorway, looking uncomfortable. “I…

“Out,” Eric said coldly.

Okay!” Ayla stammered, backing away quickly. She

stared after her,

that around Eric before. She glanced at him. “Why were

could always sense these

Eric had never shown her

known Eric for over a

It wasn’t easy for anyone to get close to him, let alone

His attitude had gone from indifferent to openly hostile, and

lifting a brow. “She interrupted us. Was I supposed

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tightened his grip on Hadley’s hand slightly, his voice lower. “It’s better if

with genuine surprise. “Wasn’t Ayla the one you arranged to keep an

for a few seconds, seemingly unsure of how to

he