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

Chapter 557:

Her gaze flicked toward the set of clothes in Eric’s hands. A smirk tugged at her lips. “What’s this act for?” She gestured lazily. “Coming to ask my opinion? Spare me. There’s not a single piece in that closet that actually suits me. Are these the only ones with the tags still on?” She arched a brow. “Because there are plenty more—all of them Linda’s style.”

“Wait…” His brows furrowed slightly. “You don’t like any of them? Why didn’t you say something?” Was that really the point?

Hadley let out a soft laugh, shaking her head. “There was nothing to say.”

Her voice was calm, almost detached. “I know exactly what I am to you—just a convenient cover. And honestly? I don’t care.” Hadley continued, her tone light but razor-sharp, “But if possible, let’s avoid situations like tonight, alright? What I mean is—if you’re going to do…”

“It, at least don’t do it in front of me.”

It wasn’t jealousy. Not even close. “In my book, getting involved with your own brother’s wife is just… disgusting.”

“Hadley!”

Eric’s face darkened instantly. His entire demeanor shifted, his expression shadowed by a storm of emotions.

the conversation. With a

curled slightly, her next words deliberate. “Don’t worry—I won’t tell Ernest about

“That’s it!”

Eric’s temper finally snapped.

irritation flaring in his eyes as he let

MⲾ𝓮 𝒹𝑒𝓉𝒶𝒾𝓁𝓼 𝒶𝓉 g𝓪l𝑛ovєls.𝓬0𝓂

to leave, Hadley remained seated, staring

her outburst. Everything had escalated too quickly, unraveling into something ugly and

gone… And he probably

his shield wasn’t easy—especially when it meant watching Eric

a brief moment,

her with a child… Maybe, just maybe, she wouldn’t have to endure moments like

as he descended the

noticed. She accepted the clothes from his hands, her lips curving

sharply, shaking his head.

in his chest