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

Chapter 480:

A slow smile played on her lips as she turned back to face him, extending her hand. “Deal.”

What was that? Did she think this was some kind of business arrangement?

Eric let out a quiet, breathless laugh, shaking his head in exasperation. Still, he took her hand, but instead of shaking it, he brought it to his lips, pressing a lingering kiss against her skin.

With a sigh, he murmured, “Hadley…”

She didn’t trust him—not yet. But that was fine. Time would prove everything. For now, at least, she was his.

That night, after the performance wrapped up, it was no surprise to find Eric waiting outside the studio.

He had been there for a while, leaning against his car, a cigarette smoldering between his fingers. The streetlights cast long shadows, and when he caught sight of Hadley stepping out, he lifted a hand in a casual wave.

She hesitated for a beat before walking over, her brows knitting together as she lifted a hand to block the drifting smoke.

against a nearby trash can, extinguishing it. “Not a fan

don’t like the

expelling the last traces of

that, he pulled open

but intrigued. “Where are we going? You know I don’t eat

had to maintain her figure for

new favorite stories

Eric rested a hand on the roof of the

Hadley considered her options.

rather than idling in uncertainty. Without another word, she slid into the passenger seat.

“We’re here.”

out first, circling around to open the door for her. “After

frowned slightly as she took in the view. Were they going out

he said

dock toward a sleek yacht bobbing under the moonlight. “They’re all

and Barrie—already lounging on