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

Chapter 656:

A brief moment of bewilderment washed over Eric before he questioned, “This… fiery red?”

“Is there an issue with that?”

Hadley’s expression turned into a slight pout. “It’s an excellent color! You’re always dressed in black and white—too monotonous for someone your age.”

Pleased with her selection, she continued, “Such a bold color suits a man of your charm.”

Indeed, it was a compliment. Hadley had just complimented his appearance!

Eric’s eyebrows lifted as he couldn’t hold back a grin, quickly agreeing. “I believe you’re right.”

Reassessing the fiery red yarn, it now held a new allure.

He stroked the yarn, noting its texture. “This is quite soft.”

“Exactly.” Hadley confirmed. “It’ll be very cozy once I’ve knitted it into a sweater.”

hand away. “Don’t mess

hand back with a smile. “Okay, I

one wearing it in the end.” His spirits lifted. Since he couldn’t

to knit me a

wristwatch. “You gave me this lovely watch. I don’t have much, so I thought a sweater might be a nice gesture. It’s not

down at her. “Hold it against you?

radiated nothing but honesty. Caught off guard for a moment, Hadley

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I’ll get

“Sure.”

appeared, bringing their ordered dishes to the table. As he placed food

Hadley seemed confused by his

shopping, or perhaps buy something

declined. “No need for shopping or

“Right.”

remembered then. Shopping was never really Hadley’s thing. He paused,

Hadley, who looked at him