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

Chapter 1431:

“Wait!” Hadley grabbed his wrist, standing abruptly. “One second.” She darted off without explanation.

“Hadley?” Eric called, confused by her sudden exit.

She returned quickly, clutching a lollipop. Unwrapping it in front of him, she held it out. “Now drink up.”

“Okay.” Eric’s lips twitched, suppressing a grin as he raised the bowl.

He took a small sip, then recoiled, his face contorting at the overwhelming bitterness. It was worse than he had expected.

“Don’t stop!” Hadley urged, steadying the bowl. “Down it all at once, or it’ll be harder to finish.”

“Okay…” Eric squeezed his eyes shut and forced himself to gulp it down. When he finally set the empty bowl on the table, his mouth tingled with bitterness, and he shot Hadley a pitiful, almost wounded look.

“Open your mouth!” Hadley said, swiftly popping the lollipop into his mouth. “This will help with the taste.”

Eric off

watched him closely, her eyes sparkling. “Is it

mouth to his chest, and his grin stretched wide. “It’s really sweet.” He rolled the candy in his mouth and then teased, “Did

mean steal?” Hadley arched a brow. “Didn’t

flicker of guilt crossed her

Eric chuckled, pressing further. “What if Joy notices and

in surprise. “She won’t, will she? She has so much candy… I only

favorite tales are

Eric said, his tone playful. “Kids see things differently.

guilt deepened, and she glanced at him. “If she finds out, just say you

delighted by her flustered

funny?” Hadley huffed, growing irritated. “It’s true that

I am,” Eric said, still chuckling,

Hadley

though