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

Chapter 500:

For the first time since last night, the warmth between them vanished in an instant.

Eric couldn’t wrap his head around it. Even after everything, Hadley still seemed to keep him at arm’s length.

His brows furrowed as he studied her. “What’s on your mind?”

Hadley blinked up at him. “Why? You upset?”

She paused and then let out a quiet laugh, her tone light but deliberate. “You know, things are kind of perfect the way they are right now.” She leaned back slightly, her lips curving with amusement. “Seeing each other once in a while keeps things interesting. If we moved in together, all that excitement would wear off, and soon enough… we’d just start getting on each other’s nerves.”

“I wouldn’t.” Eric’s response was immediate, firm.

Hadley arched a brow. “Oh? You sure about that?”

Tilting her head, she shot him a knowing look. “Think back, Mr. Flynn. I used to be around you all the time, and if I remember correctly… you hated it.”

past—the version of him

wasn’t wrong. He had been reckless with her before, taking for granted what he hadn’t realized

silence settled

expression, the way his mood darkened. Great, now he was

casually reached over, looping her pinky around

then back to her face. “What are you up

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eyes flicking up to meet his.

under his breath. She sure

yet, without a second thought, his body moved on instinct. He took her plate, effortlessly

What could he do?

tone, her words—was always just right. Not too forceful, not too

was soft, smooth, the kind that lingered in his

a bit of a temper, sure, but never in a way that pushed too far. With her, everything just felt

won’t talk about moving in together for now.” Letting out a breath, he leaned back. “But when you’re on break, you’ll stay here. You still need