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.

lost interest in the conversation. With

deliberate. “Don’t worry—I won’t tell Ernest about you two. I’ll

“That’s it!”

Eric’s temper finally snapped.

sharp pain pulsed at his temples, irritation flaring in his eyes as he

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to leave, Hadley remained seated, staring blankly

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

he probably wasn’t coming

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

a brief moment, whispering

to bless her with a child… Maybe, just maybe, she

as he descended

her lips curving into a knowing smile. “Is she upset that you’re letting

shaking his

tightness in his chest told