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?

a quiet laugh, though there was no humor in it. Unbelievable! They had barely begun, and she was already planning for

his skin, he asked,

almost scoffed at his

own pasts, their own unspoken wounds?

she swallowed the words. Arguing wouldn’t change

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

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wheel tightened. With a light shrug, she added, “Of course,

voice came out

hear any more. His hands clenched around 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 I told my grandmother today… I meant every word.

Hadley barely reacted.

was all she offered, as if

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

Eric sat frozen, blindsided.

had been filled with anticipation,