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.

she learned to be

tease. Just enough to keep

tug sent a sharp, aching pull through his chest, leaving him

before muttering under his breath,

was completely out of sight did he finally shift his gaze. His eyes landed on the pack of cigarettes beside him.

thought, he picked it up, rolled down the window,

glanced up from his desk and gestured for

you to contact a renovation company,” he said, his

hesitation. “Of course. Where’s

properties recently, which made the request unusual. “Is there

tapping a pen

you the details. You have the access code for Silver Villas, don’t you? Take a team there later and make the

sharply. “Understood, Mr.

days

long–awaited day off–the first one since she and Eric

had been anticipating this for a while. With most of Hadley’s performances scheduled in the

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was already there, waiting. His voice carried across the evening air, and she

reached out–pulling her straight into

without warning, he tilted his

“Mmm-!”

his chest. They were still right outside the studio,

she hissed under her breath.

her, utterly unbothered. He licked his

deal? It’s not like we’re keeping

glare but didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she huffed.

“Fine.”

leaned over, smoothly fastening her seatbelt before settling back

had intended to. She had already made arrangements at

shot her a

already had a feeling what her answer

shook her head without hesitation.

I’m

Hadley added, “But… if there’s an apple, I

out a low chuckle, his fingertips grazing her cheek in an absentminded caress. “Apples,

the steering wheel, pressed down on the accelerator, and they

him, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Where

into a

as familiar sights passed by–and realization dawned. They were heading straight for Silver Villas.

it was just an elaborate way

chuckle, shaking her head to herself. Not that she minded–it

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

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said, taking her hand and leading

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

“Where are

over his shoulder, his smirk deepening. “You’ll see

was something playful in his gaze. “Get ready,” he said, fingers wrapping around the doorknob.

eyebrow. “What is

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