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

Chapter 640:

Those days had faded into silence…

Tonight, all he desired was to celebrate his birthday with someone special, but even that modest hope seemed out of reach.

And the very person he cared for, he had sent away.

Hadley was gone, wasn’t she?

It was bound to happen. After all, her staying had always felt forced.

The night was deep and dark outside. Could she possibly be safe? Eric was filled with regret. Sending her away at such an hour was a mistake.

Mistake; he should have at least waited until morning. He reached for his phone, intent on calling her. Unlocking the screen, he hesitated before shutting it off.

Fear crept into his heart…

Knock, knock.

up as the door swung open—it was Hadley!

he watched her approach. He bit down on his tongue, pain shooting through

This was indeed reality.

as she drew nearer, her sigh soft in

for his hand, her eyelashes casting delicate shadows as she said gently, “You shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach. It’s late,

darted to their entwined arms, and he swallowed

into the story world at

left. Instead, she had

words were resolute. “I actually don’t like

a moment, Hadley was left speechless, her frustration evident. Pleasing him seemed an impossible

everything myself—it’s not like the ones at restaurants. Why not try

raised an eyebrow,

she said, linking her arm with his and pulling him toward the door. “I bet you’ll

remained silent as Hadley guided him to the

plates of pasta were neatly arranged—one

the smaller portion awaited her. She was cautious about her diet, particularly

“You haven’t