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

Chapter 501:

The next morning, Hadley had the luxury of time—she didn’t need to be at the studio until the afternoon. Eric, however, had a trip to make to the neighboring city. They left together, and when they reached Mayfield Road, he pulled the car to a stop.

“I’ll pick you up at noon the day after tomorrow,” he said.

“Okay.” Hadley nodded, giving him a small wave before stepping onto the sidewalk. She stood there, watching as his car pulled away.

In the driver’s seat, Eric found himself glancing at the rearview mirror—again and again. His lips curled into an involuntary smile. He couldn’t help it.

Strange… He had been married before. To this very woman. Yet only now was he experiencing the small, subtle joys of being with someone—the quiet warmth, the unspoken connection. It was unlike anything he’d felt before.

As his thoughts drifted, his phone buzzed with a new message.

It was a message from Hadley.

had been using him for her own agenda. Letting him gain something in return

shoulder and left her apartment, heading for Mayfield Road. She didn’t have to wait long. A sleek black sedan pulled

out, his usual polite smile in place. “Miss Pearson,” he greeted, holding the door

fine.” She slid into the

door behind her, took his seat, and steered them toward a

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she spoke hesitantly to Linda. “Miss Harris, I’m sorry, but this dress isn’t

so special about it? It’s still

assistant hesitated.

lips curved into an easy smile. “How about this?” she suggested smoothly. “I won’t waste your time—name your price. I’ll pay

grazed the fabric, her appreciation evident. “It’s

shifted uncomfortably. “Miss Harris,

prefer this one,” Linda interrupted, her tone light but firm. “I won’t make things difficult for you. Just contact the owner and let me

“Well…”