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

Chapter 499:

It wouldn’t surprise him. Even he felt unsettled when he caught sight of his own scars in the mirror. It wasn’t hard to imagine how terrifying they might be for someone as delicate as Hadley.

Still, he decided he wouldn’t force it. When she was ready—if she was ever ready—she would ask. And when she did, he would tell her. For now, he let it go.

Following her out of the shower room, Eric pulled her into his arms once more while they soaked in the bath. For a man who had spent years practicing restraint, indulging even once made it nearly impossible to stop.

By the time they emerged from the bathroom, fresh and clean, guilt began to creep in. Eric’s fingers found their way to her waist, his touch gentle.

“I’m sorry,” Eric murmured, his voice laced with remorse. “Does your back still hurt? Let me massage it…”

Hadley clicked her tongue, exasperated. This man…

Before his hand could reach her, she grabbed his arm—then sank her teeth into it.

Eric tensed but didn’t pull away, letting her bite down as hard as she pleased. Instead, a low chuckle rumbled from his chest. “Go on, take your revenge… if it helps.”

dark and fiery. Grinding her teeth, she warned, “Try touching me

exhale and turned her back to him. Eric let out a helpless laugh, shaking his head. What was with her and biting? He glanced down at the fresh

in that moment was that he was already

day, neither of them stirred until noon. Unsurprising, really—considering they hadn’t fallen asleep until

your escape

the time Eric finally dragged Hadley downstairs, the housekeeper had already come and gone, leaving a beautifully arranged lunch on the

their meal, Eric

set down his fork and glanced at her. “Someone from Four Hours will be dropping by later to deliver some clothes. Try them on and see if they fit. If they don’t,

up mid-bite. She sputtered, caught completely off

water and passing it to her. “Slow down,”

several gulps before regaining her composure. She set the glass down and frowned. “Wait—why

question

elaborated. “Your wardrobe’s too plain. Since you’ll be staying here, I figured I’d have new

Hold on…