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.”

him a glare but didn’t bother arguing. Instead, she huffed. “Get in

“Fine.”

her seatbelt before settling back into his

was no avoiding tonight—not that she had intended to. She had already made arrangements at home.

Do you want something to eat?” he offered, though he already had a feeling what her answer would be, given how

her head without

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“No, thanks. I’m good.”

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

a low chuckle, his fingertips grazing her

worry. I’ve got

gripped the steering wheel, pressed down on the accelerator, and they

at him, curiosity flickering

“Where are we going?”

curled into

“Somewhere nice.”

as familiar sights passed by—and realization dawned. They were heading straight for