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

Chapter 1652:

He reached for her hand, lacing his fingers with hers. “You seem… cheerful.”

“I am,” she replied simply, her smile deepening as she held his gaze.

One was her younger brother, the other her best friend—two people she adored. If they really ended up together, how could Hadley not be thrilled?

“What’s got you all smiley? Did something good happen?” Eric slipped an arm around her waist, watching her closely.

Hadley leaned into him, her fingers tapping lightly on his chest. “Not telling.”

“Oh?” Eric quirked a brow. “Keeping secrets from me now?”

“Absolutely,” she said with a mischievous grin. Then, after a moment’s pause, she added, “It’s about Colleen. But everything’s not certain, so I’m keeping it to myself for now.”

friends’ business, even to the

still figuring things out. What if it didn’t work? No sense in putting a

hesitation. He knew better than to prod. Whatever her friend had shared was safe with Hadley. Women

I won’t ask,” he said, pulling her close

“What do you think you’re doing? You just took your medicine. Your mouth must be all bitter—don’t you dare

rinsed, I swear. Even popped a mint. My mouth’s practically candy now. Want a taste?” He teased, leaning

believe you!” Hadley giggled, shoving his face away. Her back arched with such grace that she

grunted. “Ouch! My

worlds

beat me at flexibility?” She taunted, tossing him a playful smirk. “Please. I didn’t spend years in dance classes for

little twirl,

left, Hadley had begun to shine again.

the shower together!” Eric called out, trailing her into the

glass, their silhouettes danced like playful