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

Chapter 496:

“That’s your treat. Okay, bye!”

When Hadley finally emerged from the dance studio’s entrance, Eric was already there, waiting. His voice carried across the evening air, and she instinctively quickened her pace, jogging toward him. “Hadley! Over here!”

The moment she was close enough, Eric reached out, pulling her straight into his arms.

And then, without warning, he tilted his head down and kissed her.

“Mmm—!”

Hadley’s eyes widened in shock. A wave of heat rushed to her face as she quickly pushed against his chest. They were still right outside the studio, for god’s sake—colleagues were passing by, some stealing glances, others pretending not to notice.

“Let go!” she hissed under her breath.

Eric released her, utterly unbothered. He licked his lips, clearly pleased with himself.

“What’s the big deal? It’s not like we’re keeping this a secret.”

didn’t bother arguing. Instead,

“Fine.”

over, smoothly fastening her

to. She had already made arrangements at home. Eric

already had a feeling what her answer would be, given how

shook her

𝕍𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕠: g𝕒𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝕖𝗅𝕤﹒ⅽ𝕠𝕞

“No, thanks. I’m good.”

a brief pause, Hadley added, “But… if there’s an apple, I

out a low chuckle, his fingertips

Don’t worry. I’ve

steering wheel, pressed down on

at him, curiosity

“Where are we going?”

curled into

“Somewhere nice.”

nice? She watched the road as familiar sights passed