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.”

phone away, offering a polite smile. “I’m full now.

he asked, “Would you like a

and

was her farewell as she

got up from his seat

the parking garage, her

caught her

in as she realized

𝔐𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔲𝔭𝔡𝔞𝔱𝔢𝔰 𝔦𝔫 𝔤𝔞𝔩𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩𝔰.𝔠𝔬𝔪

heartbeat picked up speed, each

to test her suspicion. The footsteps behind her

up her pace, only to hear the footsteps quicken as well. Someone

tried to figure out

her bag,