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?”

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

“Well, it’s just…”

toward the pack of cigarettes on

asked for, this wasn’t what he expected. He arched a brow, amusement flickering in his eyes. “Laying down

she supposed to explain that she didn’t want his habit affecting her chances of having a

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Then, as if it were

for a response, she reached for the door

“Hey—”

hers. His hand closed gently around her wrist, stopping her before she could leave. “What’s

look at him, he

“But if I quit smoking…

A reward?

“What kind of reward are

smirked. “Since it’s coming from you, I think you should decide. Where’s the fun if I have

Seriously?