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

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“Here you go.” Handing over Hadley’s phone, Eric gently teased, “Is my presence that intimidating?”

“No,” Hadley responded, taking the phone with slight hesitation. “And, thank you.”

She was reliant on his assistance, though she tried not to let her face show it.

“What's on your mind now?” Eric inquired, noticing the change in her demeanor.

His mood seemed lighter than before, a stark contrast to his earlier anger.

With a half-smile, he asked, “You're not still scared of me, are you?”

Hadley started to object, but Eric was quicker. He caught her hand and pulled her towards him.

Caught off guard, Hadley lost her balance and tumbled into his chest.

Eric caught her smoothly, his hand securing her waist, while his other hand gently moved a strand of her hair

back from her face.

Laughing softly, he murmured close to her ear, “You do still have feelings for me, right?”

What? Hadley’s eyes widened in disbelief.

How could Eric suggest such a thing?

She hadn’t shown any affection towards him-how could he misunderstand so profoundly? Eric sensed her

surprise and cleared his throat, his gaze softening under her intense scrutiny. Hadley’s features were striking,

particularly her eyes, which held him in their depth.

Silence had becher new companion, unlike before when she would fill the air with her chatter. In her

quietness, her eyes sparkled with an unusual intensity that Eric found himself drawn to. “Why the sharp look?”

Eric asked, his voice laced with curiosity. “Have | misread the situation?” He pointed towards her phone. “If

you're truly indifferent, why look into Ayla secretly?”

Hadley paused, taken aback. That was what this was about?

Seriously, was Eric delusional? His conclusions were wildly imaginative.

Erie. She attempted to clarify

I've reconsidered our earlier conversation,” Eric said, interrupting her.

At that, Hadley stopped mid-sentence, inhaled sharply, and pressed her lips tightly together.

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Clutching her phone, she said, “I'll hand over the phone once Elissa is free. And... | assure you, there’s no

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backup this time!”

She didn’t aim to ruin Linda, her priority was securing Elissa’s safety.

“Hadley.” Eric’s voice had lost its earlier harshness and sounded gentler now, “I want you to return to me, to be

my girlfriend again.”

What?

Hadley was taken aback.

Could he really be serious? Defending Linda one moment and pursuing her the next?

“Eric...” Hadley was baffled. “Are we even on the spage? Don’t you remember the video I have of Linda?”

“I'm fully aware of that,” Eric casually mentioned, his hands relaxed in his pockets.

“So, what's your plan? Broadcast it online? Do it. Every attempt you make to upload it, I'll have removed. If you

post it again, I'll block it again,” he said with a slight lean forward, his presence almost overwhelming

“Curious to find out who's quicker-you or my entire company’s resources?”

Hadley felt a chill, standing rigidly as her skin broke out in a cold sweat.

“You don’t worry about your employees seeing Linda's less flattering side?” she snapped.

Eric shook his head with ease. “Not at all.” “They're loyal to Flynn Group. Throw enough money their way, and no

secret ever gets out.”

His eyes fixed on her, he smirked subtly. “Doubtful? Try me. At my signal, your phone, your online presence- any

step you take could be neutralized.”

Feeling cornered, Hadley closed her eyes tightly, her eyelashes fluttering against the tension.

How could she possibly prevail against someone as formidable as Eric?

Yet, agreeing to his demands wasn’t an option for her!

She had only agreed to be with him because she needed to conceive his child-she had no desire to entangle

herself with him again now that she was expecting!

Moreover, what if she went back to him and he discovered that she was now pregnant?

“Eric, Hadley interjected, steeling herself to stand her ground. She gestured towards Ayla. “You already have a

girlfriend. I'm not necessary in your life.”

“Oh, her, Eric responded with a light chuckle, lifting his brow but offering no further clarification.

“I considered your advice, ventured into dating someone else, finding a new partner...”

His eyes then settled on Hadley, capturing her gaze.

“But you know what? | gave it a try... and it just didn’t feel right. None of them compare to you. You're the one |

truly desire.”

His breath was warm on her skin, causing Hadley to shudder involuntarily.

She fixed him with a stern look, her lips sealed tightly, choosing to remain silent.

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Eric's soft laughter echoed around them, patient and unhurried.

“Not talking? It’s okay. This isn’t a small decision. Take all the tyou need to think it through. When you're

ready, call me. However-" Eric's friendly demeanor dimmed, his voice becmore stern. “You have only one.

shot at this. I'm interested in your choice, not your excuses,”

Then, he reached for her hand.

“What?” Hadley recoiled slightly, puzzled. “Why are you doing this?“.

Was he planning to forcibly take her with him now?

“Relax, okay?” Eric gave a slight shake of his head, his expression one of resignation. “No need to worry. It

promised you time, and I'll honor that. Since you chere with me, it’s only right that | take you back.”

Surely, he couldn't just leave her here by herself, could he?

Given it was late and considering her status as a young, attractive woman, especially after the incidents she had

already faced in Srixby, he felt a responsibility to ensure her safety.

“Con. I'll drive you home.”

He guided Hadley out of the hall.

“Mr. Flynn...”

Ayla hurried after them, breathless, her eyes filled with desperation as she looked at Eric.

Her gaze flickered to Hadley, who held Eric's hand, and a sharp sting of jealousy crept in.

Feigning confusion, she asked, “Are we all heading back together?”

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“Just the two of us.” Eric confirmed, tightening his grip on Hadley. “Not you.”

Ayla’s complexion lost its color, the foundation failing to hide her dismay.

The young girl, clearly out of her depth, burst into tears. “But Mr. Flynn, you calledyour girlfriend. Are you

just going to leavehere?”

Eric’s expression hardened.

Who at Last Entertainment Media had thought this novice was ready for the limelight? Couldn't she grasp that

her role as his “girlfriend” was just a temporary facade?

He barely recognized her until today.

Did she not realize she was merely a pawn meant to spark jealousy in Hadley?

Nonetheless, the plan seemed to have stirred something. Hadley had indeed been doing sdigging on Ayla.

“Okay.” Eric cut to the chase, saying firmly, “We're done. It's over”

He didn’t pause, continuing to guide Hadley away.

“Wait...”

Hadley was still processing everything and glanced back at Ayla Tears were streaming down the young girl's

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Shocked, Hadley stared at Eric, appalled by his ruthlessness.

“What now?” Eric noticed her looking up at him. “Got something to say?”

Hadley scoffed, “You dismiss her so easily. Why can’t you letgo when | ask to break up?”

“You think you can dictate terms to me?”

Eric halted, fixing his eyes on her sharply.

His look was piercing

“Alright, agree to be my girlfriend first! Listen, Hadley, if we get back together and I stay true, you're not walking

away fromon a whim ever again!

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