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.”

there. The past—the version of him who had pushed her away

been reckless with her before, taking for granted what he hadn’t realized

silence settled

shift in his expression, the way his mood darkened.

she smirked and casually reached over, looping her pinky around

and then back to her face.

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meet his. “It’s too much—I won’t be able to finish it all. Help

breath. She sure knew how to get

a second thought, his body moved on instinct.

What could he do?

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

voice was soft, smooth, the kind that lingered in his ears long after

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

for now.” Letting out a breath, he leaned back. “But when you’re