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

Chapter 544:

Golf, in particular, had been one of Nyla’s requirements.

Though Hadley rarely played these days and felt her skills were only passable, she could manage comfortably enough in casual settings.

After watching her swing, Eric’s eyes widened slightly in pleasant surprise. “Not bad. You’re better than I expected.”

Hadley lifted an eyebrow, casually shrugging. “It’s been a while—I’m rusty.”

Just then, Marshall approached from a distance, accompanied by a pair of men clearly waiting for Eric.

Hadley glanced toward Eric and nodded gently. “They’re waiting. You should go.”

“Yeah, it’s okay.” Eric didn’t rush to meet them. Instead, he gently removed the towel from his neck and leaned closer, carefully wiping away the fine sheen of sweat from her forehead.

“Dry yourself off,” he said softly. “You’ll catch a chill when the wind picks up.”

hand lightly, nodding toward a nearby resting area.

lounge offered a comfortable spot with a pleasant view of the

waving him off. But Eric still

else changing in him? The way he fussed

for me,” Eric said warmly, pulling his hand back without protest. “I’ll take you somewhere

live on

a face, clearly displeased. “Eating surrounded by

and me.” Eric chuckled, genuinely

found her blunt honesty

smiling fondly as he

go already!” she said,

the golf club a few more times but quickly

wasn’t by her side? Had Hadley grown that accustomed to his presence already? The thought brought an involuntary smile to his lips,

another, louder

the distance, flames surged upward, thick smoke spiraling into the sky from the direction of the