Chapter 350
Tonight was supposed to be a business gathering—a discussion about a new project.
Since the production was backed by East Entertainment Media, a subsidiary of the Flynn Group, Eric’s presence wasn’t unusual.
He had only shown up as a formality, nothing more.
The finer details of the project were left in the hands of the producers. Eric had taken a quiet seat in the corner, intending to stay just long enough before making his exit. Yet, in that brief window of time, he had stumbled upon quite the spectacle.
Eric moved forward with deliberate strides, not sparing Wayne even a passing glance. His attention remained locked onto Hadley.
His expression was unreadable, a mixture of emotions flickering beneath the surface. What could he even say?
It had only been a few days, and yet here she was, tangled up in chaos once again.
Hadley stood frozen as Eric approached, her mind still a complete blank. She felt as though she knew this man—and at the same time, as if he were a stranger.
Her lips parted slightly, her breath coming quick and uneven. Eric let out an exaggerated sigh, rubbing his forehead as if exhausted by the entire ordeal.
“I’m feeling lightheaded. I should get going.”
“Of course,” Wayne responded immediately, seizing the opportunity to show deference. “Mr. Flynn, allow me to escort you out.”
“No need to trouble you.” Eric waved him off without hesitation, and then, without breaking stride, pointed at Hadley. “She’ll walk me out.” The meaning behind his words was crystal clear.
No one in the room needed further explanation—Eric had taken an interest in Hadley.
That alone left no room for objections.
Wayne nodded eagerly, tilting his head toward Hadley. “Well? Didn’t you hear Mr. Flynn? Get moving!”
Even Adonis, who had been watching tensely from the sidelines, knew there was nothing he could do now.
Hadley had already made enough waves tonight. If she dared to provoke Eric, it wouldn’t just be her career on the line—her entire future in this city could be crushed in an instant.
“What are you standing there for?”
Eric’s sharp gaze flickered toward Hadley before he reached out, his fingers curling around her wrist. His grip was firm, and the warmth of his touch barely registered through the sting of her wounds.
“Let’s go!”
With that, he pulled her with him, leading her straight out the door. Behind them, Elvin wiped the sweat from his brow, his voice unsteady. “Will she be alright?”
Even Adonis, who usually had an answer for everything, could only furrow his brows, exhaling slowly. “Hard to say. But at least it’s Eric. That’s still better than…”
There was no doubt that Eric was the better one compared to Wayne.
Elvin clenched his fists, guilt gnawing at him. He was the one who had pulled Hadley into this world, introducing her to the people in it. He could only hope that tonight wouldn’t turn into a mistake he would regret forever.
Eric didn’t release Hadley’s hand until they were outside.