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

Chapter 766

Chapter 766:

Thinking fast, he scooped her up and carried her downstairs, setting her onto a dining chair before she could retaliate any further. “Stay put,” he said, still grinning. “Dinner’s coming right up.”

The housekeeper had left their meal prepared, but by now, everything had gone cold.

Without missing a beat, Eric reheated the dishes and placed them in front of Hadley, the aroma filling the air.

“Here, eat,” he said, watching her with quiet amusement.

Too famished to argue, Hadley simply nodded, grabbing her fork and diving in without another word.

“Slow down,” Eric said, frowning as he watched Hadley eat like she was in a race. “Eat too fast, and you’ll choke.”

By the time he finished his meal, Hadley was still leisurely sipping her soup.

dialed a number. “It’s me,” he said the moment the call connected. “Yeah…

Hadley knew exactly what

details later. Let me know the second you have something,”

Hadley had set down her spoon, her eyes fixed on him

the look and raised an eyebrow. “What?” He leaned back, a smirk tugging at his lips. “You’re staring

up and scooped her into his

alright—your wish is

Hadley gritted her teeth. “Do you ever think about anything else?

into laughter, completely unfazed. “Relax, your man is in peak condition! No need to start

Forty or fifty years?

her

that far ahead? Did he see

next morning,

his office, his phone buzzed

a landline—technically hidden,” Phillips informed his