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

Chapter 1298:

“Mr. Scott…” Ayla shook her head desperately, her plea fervent. “That’s not true… He’s fabricating stories!”

“Enough with your theatrics!” Eric dismissed her denials outright.

His anger was palpable as he pressed on. “What’s your problem with Hadley? What drives you to harm her?”

Realizing her arguments were futile, she stopped struggling.

“Why?” Tears streamed down Ayla’s cheeks as she laughed bitterly.

“You’re asking me why? How can you not know?”

Eric blinked in confusion. What did this have to do with him?

Ayla’s bitter laughter mingled with her tears. “Mr. Scott, have you forgotten? I was supposed to be the one by your side!”

Eric’s confusion was evident. “What are you talking about?”

streaming down her face. “You might have forgotten, but I haven’t—not for a second! That day in your office, you called me your girlfriend… If Hadley hadn’t shown up, I

Eric froze, momentarily stunned.

mentioned this to him just

Eric asked, his brow furrowed in confusion. “That was our first meeting! I only took

she build such a fantasy around

my mind?” Ayla responded, her eyes brimming with tears. “Yes, I did it. I told Remy to steal the video and upload it. I even paid

defiantly to face Eric squarely. “So what now? What are you

Hadley rushed

of the elevator only to find

miss fresh updates

mentioned he was

and it

a sense of urgency, Hadley moved swiftly toward the door, only

“Miss Pearson!”

aside!” Hadley’s brow furrowed as she sensed trouble inside.

course, recognized her