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

Chapter 595:

“Eric.” Hadley gave him a sharp look. “Do you really think that just because we’re back together, you’re suddenly entitled to special treatment?”

Yet secretly, she admitted to herself that spending this time together with Eric had taught her something—Eric was surprisingly manageable, as long as she steered clear of mentioning a breakup or crossing paths with Linda.

She replied sharply, “If that’s your idea, you might as well forget it right now. The things you said to me that day—they still sting. Don’t assume I’ve let it go.”

“The things I said? That’s—” Immediately, Eric scrambled to justify himself.

“Hmm?” Hadley tilted her head skeptically. “Are you denying it?”

Eric sighed quietly, shoulders sinking as he admitted, “No, you’re right.”

Back then, he’d accused her of being willful, overbearing—even arrogant.

“Humph.” Hadley smirked, leaned back, and closed her eyes. “Just take me to my place.”

“Alright.”

over it. Eric knew there was

gestured for him to stop. “You can stop

was terrified he might bump into Joy if he drove inside. Joy would usually be out strolling with Melba at this hour, increasing the odds of an awkward

Hadley quickly hopped

“Be careful!”

the car window, calling out after her, “Send me a text or give me

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“I will!”

casually waved a hand, her voice fading softly into the crisp winter

vivid red coat—newly collected from FOUR Hours—her long hair dancing gently in the

Eric whispered to himself, his eyes fixed on the empty street long after she’d vanished, finally

aimlessly along the road, he wondered bitterly what to do

wheel until something ahead caught his eye. He

correctly? Was

He backed up slightly for another look—and this time, there was no doubt. It was