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.”

there was nothing else to do but reluctantly drive her

“You can stop here.

if he drove inside. Joy would usually be out

quickly hopped out

“Be careful!”

after her, “Send me

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“I will!”

casually waved a hand, her voice fading softly into

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

his eyes fixed on the empty street long after she’d

the road, he wondered bitterly what to do with

fingers tapped restlessly on the steering wheel until something ahead caught his eye. He suddenly slammed on

he just see correctly? Was his mind playing

slightly for another look—and this time, there was no doubt. It was Joy.