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?”

eager to oblige. “Tell me what you need,

“Well, it’s just…”

pointing toward the pack of cigarettes on

this wasn’t what he expected. He arched a brow, amusement flickering in his eyes. “Laying down rules already? That’s pretty

supposed to explain that she didn’t want his habit

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stand the smell of smoke.” Then, as if it were an afterthought, she

for a response, she reached for

“Hey—”

wrist, stopping her before she could leave.

look at him, he chuckled. “Never said I

if I quit smoking…

A reward?

off guard. “What

decide. Where’s the fun if I have to come up

Seriously?