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.

“I didn’t expect it to be ready so soon, but since they had mine as a

of the watch on her wrist. It was too much—too extravagant, too valuable. She hesitated, fingers

a tinge of unease.

“Don’t worry about that.”

caught her hand, holding it firmly

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

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wrist, he brought it close

Eric’s smile deepened. “We’re wearing the same watch, Hadley. It’s

breath caught, her heart skipping a beat. What

tidying up, Hadley and Eric made their way

name on the screen, he answered immediately. “Yes, Grandma. Got it.

plate and, as

popping the yolk into his mouth and speaking between bites.

Hadley simply nodded. “Okay.”

together. Eric took the wheel, but instead of going straight to Flynn Mansion,