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

Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Perfect Balance Of Strength And…

“Um…” Hadley hesitated before pointing toward the pack of cigarettes on the dashboard. “Can you quit smoking?”

Eric blinked, momentarily caught off guard. Of all the things she could’ve asked for, this wasn’t what he expected. He arched a brow, amusement flickering in his eyes. “Laying down rules already? That’s pretty strict.”

How was she supposed to explain that she didn’t want his habit affecting her chances of having a healthy baby?

After a beat, she simply said, “I can’t stand the smell of smoke.” Then, as if it were an afterthought, she added coolly, “So if you don’t quit… don’t kiss me ever again.”

Without waiting for a response, she reached for the door handle.

“Hey-”

Eric’s reflexes were quicker than hers. His hand closed gently around her wrist, stopping her before she could leave. “What’s wrong? You mad at me?”

Seeing that she still wouldn’t look at him, he chuckled. “I never said I wouldn’t agree.”

His eyes gleamed mischievously. “But if I quit smoking… do I get a reward?”

A reward?

Hadley blinked, caught off guard. “What kind of reward are you expecting?”

Eric smirked. “Since it’s coming from you, I think you should decide. Where’s the fun if I have to come up with it myself?”

Seriously?

Hadley stared at him for two seconds before a slow, knowing smile tugged at her lips. Without warning, she leaned in, grabbed his tie, and pulled him closer.

“Hadley?”

Eric instinctively straightened, his pulse hitching–but before he could react, he felt it. A soft, fleeting warmth brushing against his Adam’s apple.

She kissed him.

Not on the lips. Not on the cheek. Right against the most sensitive spot on a man’s throat.

Hadley knew exactly what she was doing.

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The kiss lasted barely a second–just long enough to send a jolt down his spine–before she released him and turned away, her gaze skittering to the side.

“That’s your treat. Okay, bye!”

With that, she spun on her heel, pushed open the car door, and stepped out.

Eric sat there, utterly still, watching her walk away. His sharp eyes narrowed slightly, his mind replaying the

moment over and over.

Then, out of nowhere-

A low chuckle escaped his lips before it rolled into a full, amused laugh.

had she learned to

Just enough to keep him hooked.

into the water–once it caught, every little tug sent a

over his teeth, before muttering under his breath, “Just wait, Hadley. I’ll make sure you

shift his gaze. His eyes landed on the pack

he picked it up, rolled down the

desk and gestured for Phillips

a renovation company,” he said, his tone crisp

“Of course. Where’s the project?”

which made the request unusual. “Is there a place that needs remodeling?”

tapping a pen against the

code for Silver Villas, don’t you? Take a team there later

“Understood,

few days later.

day off–the first one since she and Eric

for a while. With

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carried across the evening air, and

reached out–pulling her

warning, he tilted his head down and

“Mmm-!”

They were still right outside the studio, for god’s sake–colleagues were passing by, some stealing

go!” she hissed

unbothered. He licked his lips, clearly pleased

deal? It’s not like we’re

but didn’t bother arguing. Instead,

“Fine.”

leaned over, smoothly fastening her seatbelt before

she had intended to. She had already

shot her a

you want something to eat?” he offered, though he already had a feeling what her answer

head without

thanks. I’m good.”

if there’s an

fingertips grazing her cheek in

the steering wheel, pressed down on the accelerator,

curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Where are we

into a mysterious

passed by–and realization dawned. They were heading straight for Silver

was just an elaborate way of taking her

to herself. Not that she minded–it was exactly

car pulled up in front of the house, and Eric wasted no

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he said, taking her hand

room, past the luxurious furnishings, and headed straight upstairs. But instead of the master bedroom, Eric steered her down the hallway.

slightly. “Where are we

shoulder, his smirk deepening.

Eric’s expression was unreadable, but there was something playful in his gaze. “Get ready,” he said, fingers

eyebrow.

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