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.”

knew there was

for him to stop. “You can stop here. Your car always attracts extra attention at security,

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

Hadley quickly hopped out and began jogging into

“Be careful!”

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

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“I will!”

Hadley casually waved a hand, her

Eric watched her disappear, easily spotting her vivid red coat—newly collected from FOUR Hours—her

empty street long after she’d vanished, finally pulling away only when he

he wondered bitterly what to do with the rest of his

steering wheel until something ahead caught his eye. He suddenly slammed

he just see correctly? Was his

slightly for another look—and this time,