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

Chapter 644:

Inside, nestled in velvet, was a sleek, elegant wristwatch. The design felt strangely familiar. She furrowed her brows, trying to place where she had seen it before.

Eric smirked knowingly. “Looks familiar?”

Before she could answer, he plucked the watch from the box, gently taking her left wrist and fastening the strap.

“Perfect fit.” His voice was smooth, satisfied. “Your wrist is so slender, and the strap sits just right. The color complements your skin tone too.”

Hadley frowned, pulling her wrist back slightly. “Eric, this is too expensive.”

“Expensive?” He arched a brow. “It’s just a watch.” Then, as if it were the most natural thing in the world, he added, “Besides, it’s a pair—with mine.”

Realization dawned on her.

That was why it looked familiar—he had the exact same one. Only his was slightly larger—the men’s version.

expect it to be ready so soon, but since they had mine as a reference, they basically just replicated it.”

her wrist. It was too much—too extravagant, too valuable. She hesitated, fingers brushing over the sleek

a tinge of unease. “It’s too precious. If I scratch

“Don’t worry about that.”

could take it off, Eric caught her

spoke. “Each watch has a unique serial number—like DNA. As long as that number exists, it can always be found.” His voice dipped

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brought it close to

deepened. “We’re wearing the same watch, Hadley. It’s like we’re always connected, no matter where

stilled. Her breath caught, her heart skipping

Eric made their way

buzzed. Seeing Nyla’s name on the screen, he answered

as usual, reached

popping the yolk into his mouth and speaking between bites.

Hadley simply nodded. “Okay.”

the wheel, but instead of going straight to Flynn Mansion, he made