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

Chapter 497:

Relief washed over Eric, a slow smile breaking across his lips. Nothing felt better than knowing she accepted this—accepted what he had done for her. With an easy grin, he opened his arms and gestured toward the room. “Want to give it a spin?”

“Why not?”

“I’ll put on some music for you.”

As the soothing melody filled the space, Hadley moved to the center of the room. She planted her feet firmly, her body instinctively falling into precision. With a practiced elegance, she stretched, her form taut yet effortless. She was slender but not fragile—her skin smooth, supple, with the perfect balance of strength and grace.

From where Eric stood, he could see the gentle upturn of her nose, the faintest shimmer of soft down on her cheeks under the glow of the lights.

That wild, untamed energy of youth and passion radiated from her, bold and reckless.

“Hadley.”

Her name left his lips in a hushed breath before he surged forward.

her, pulling her securely into his arms. Before she could say

dark gaze, Hadley saw it—the unmistakable pull of desire, deep and unwavering.

lips parting just enough, painted in a shade of red that made

of heat surged through Eric, but he held himself steady, his voice low and coaxing. “Hadley… is

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fluttered as she lowered her gaze, a breath of

“Hmm.”

forever. When a man wanted a woman, every fiber of his being demanded action. And right now, Eric wasn’t about

of the room. His strides were purposeful, his grip firm yet careful as he headed straight

with a rough kick—yet when he set her down on the

he met her gaze, his voice quieter now.

tightening slightly. Then, just as deliberately, she reached

man could resist

He could feel it—she was still slightly tense, but compared to before, she had softened, her body no