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

Chapter 1488:

“Hadley?” Eric’s voice, usually cool and steady, was filled with warmth. “I’m on my way. I’ll be there soon.”

“I know.”

There was a pause, then his voice lowered, rich with longing. “I’ve missed you so much. Have you missed me?”

Hadley’s breath caught.

“I asked you something,” he repeated gently, pressing. “Did you miss me?”

Her hand tightened around the phone, palm slick with sweat. With his words pressing in, she had no choice but to whisper, “Yeah.”

Eric wasn’t having it. “Yeah? That’s it? That’s not even close to enough. Try again.”

Hadley closed her eyes for a moment, calming the rapid beats in her chest.

said, “Yes. I

everything he’d done to reach her—how

the call

couldn’t believe Eric

Hadley turned to Chelsey. “Hold on a sec. I’m going

good,” Chelsey replied with a

Elvin and filled him in. Upon hearing that Eric was on his way

you, Mr. Webster,” Hadley said

she turned than her phone

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asked, “Are

Eric’s voice came through, laced with a smile. “I’m at the west gate. Shall

I’m on my way,” Hadley replied, determined to keep him from the bustling party inside. With so many guests, he would be swarmed in

up, Hadley lifted the hem of her dress and hurried toward the west gate, a quieter spot near the parking lot exit. Tamara trailed behind, pulling a reluctant Chelsey along in