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

Chapter 543:

After a brief pause, Eric got out too, his expression darkening with quiet displeasure.

Later that evening, freshly showered, Hadley relaxed on the bed, idly scrolling through videos on her tablet.

Eric soon joined her, slipping under the covers and drawing her close against him. “What are you watching?” he murmured softly into her ear.

“Here.” Hadley didn’t glance up, merely pointing distractedly at the screen.

Eric glanced over her shoulder, eyebrows lifting slightly. “Oh, I’ve seen this one before. Not bad actually.”

As he spoke, his hold around her waist tightened slightly, his touch growing restless. He pressed a gentle kiss against her hair, slowly trailing down toward her cheek.

“Ugh…” Hadley sighed impatiently, lowering the tablet. “Are you trying to annoy me on purpose?”

“Annoy you?” Eric laughed softly, his voice low and inviting. “Far from it.” His eyes sparkled with playful intensity as he studied her face. “Hadley, it’s been too long.”

been a while since they’d shared a bed like

after all, was just a

him every night, yet unable to

pleadingly, his voice tinged with desire. “Hadley, can’t

Hadley’s heart remained

push, she created distance between them.

stories

a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. “You’ve said that already—but hasn’t it

you can’t handle it?” Hadley raised a teasing

it’s too difficult, maybe you should find

“Hadley!”

expression hardened, his lips tightening into a thin, tense line as he fought to control his

you don’t want me near you, fine. But don’t say things like that just to push

he tossed aside the covers and strode

sudden reaction. What was that? Was Eric actually choosing self-restraint… for her

pulse quickened slightly