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

Chapter 1647:

“Here’s how I see it.” A small sigh escaped Colleen’s lips. “For me, working and studying aren’t about getting by. I chase my dreams, not just comfort. If marriage is only for an easy life, I don’t need it. My family already gives me more than enough.”

She met his eyes and said plainly, “I don’t need any man to provide for me while I play the docile housewife. I am capable of standing on my own. Do you see what I mean?”

Her words left him rigid in his chair, his complexion turning pale as he reached for his water with a shaky hand. “I get what you’re saying.”

“Good,” Colleen replied, lifting a napkin and dabbing her lips. She reached for her phone. “I appreciate your time today. Let’s just split the bill, if you don’t mind.”

She had already checked the prices during their order and, without hesitation, sent her portion of the payment directly to him.

“That’s unnecessary…” The man tried to stop her.

Colleen lifted her phone and gave a small nod. “Already finished.”

polite smile. “I’m full now. Unless you need anything else, I’ll

let the moment end, he asked, “Would you

She stood, swinging her bag over her arm, and

farewell as she stepped

up from his seat and started after

toward the parking garage, her bag resting on her

garage, a sound caught her attention—footsteps echoing

sense of unease crept in as she realized someone

𝔐𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔲𝔭𝔡𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔤𝔞𝔩𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩𝔰.𝔠𝔬𝔪

speed, each step making

suspicion. The footsteps behind her also became

picked up her pace, only to hear

tried to figure out

breath, gripped her bag,