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

Chapter 479:

He inhaled sharply, forcing himself to stay composed. “Alright, maybe I jumped the gun. But can we not talk about breaking up when we’ve barely even started?”

Hadley arched a brow, almost amused by his reaction.

“But eventually we’ll go our separate ways, won’t we?” She really thought that?

Eric’s chest tightened, his mind reeling. Was that how people approached relationships now? Like an expiration date was already stamped on them? Wasn’t the whole point of being together to build toward something lasting—marriage, family, a future?

His voice came out quieter than he intended, confusion flickering in his eyes.

“Is that really how you see this? Just something temporary?”

Hadley held his gaze, unwavering.

“Yes. That’s exactly what I wanted to make clear. We can be together, but that’s it. No expectations. If it stops working, we walk away. Simple.”

Ha! That easy?

no humor in it. Unbelievable! They had barely begun,

prickling at his skin, he asked, “And what if things do

scoffed at his

thought was ridiculous. Two people with their own pasts, their own

words.

brow, her voice calm but firm. “We’re in this as equals, Eric. If one day I decide I’m done, I have every right

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on the steering wheel tightened. With a light shrug, she added, “Of

came out

the wheel as if trying to steady himself, trying to hold onto something solid. “We’ve been through a failed marriage before—I get why you’re wary. But Hadley, what

Hadley barely reacted.

she offered, as if

“Look, we’re just seeing each other—nothing serious. If it stops working, we walk away. No mess, no drama. So, do you

Eric sat frozen, blindsided.

last night, he had been filled with anticipation, unable