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.

as a reference, they basically just replicated it.” Indeed, a bespoke timepiece. One of only two in the

It was too much—too extravagant, too valuable. She hesitated,

just put it away.” Her voice was light, but there was a tinge of

“Don’t worry about that.”

Eric caught her hand, holding it firmly

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

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wrist, he brought

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

her heart

tidying up, Hadley and Eric made their way downstairs

buzzed. Seeing Nyla’s name on the screen, he answered immediately. “Yes, Grandma. Got it. Don’t worry. I’ve

hanging up, he casually glanced at Hadley’s plate and, as usual, reached over to take the

his mouth and speaking between bites. “Grandma wants to discuss

Hadley simply nodded. “Okay.”

while before heading out together. Eric took the wheel, but instead of going straight