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

Chapter 495:

“Hadley, Hadley…”

Eric’s self-control was slipping.

“Enough!”

Realizing the risk, Hadley pushed him away swiftly. Her face flushed, her lips slightly swollen.

In a tone that mixed teasing with irritation, she asked, “Are you going to eat, or what? I woke up early to cook, you know.”

“I will!” Eric flashed a wide grin, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “I’ll eat everything you’ve made!”

What a fool. Back in the day, he had endlessly grumbled about her cooking. Yet now, for Linda, he seemed ready to tolerate any discomfort.

After their meal, they left the house together. Eric drove Hadley to her dance studio.

“Just one thing.” Before stepping out of the car, something occurred to Hadley, and she swiveled toward him. “May I ask a favor?”

even need to ask?” Eric was eager to oblige. “Tell

“Well, it’s just…”

pointing toward the pack of cigarettes on the dashboard. “Can you quit

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

want his habit affecting her chances of having a healthy

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the smell of smoke.” Then, as if it were an afterthought, she added coolly, “So if you don’t

a response, she reached for the door

“Hey—”

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

that she still wouldn’t look at him,

I quit smoking…

A reward?

caught off guard. “What

it’s coming from you, I think you should decide. Where’s the fun

Seriously?