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.”

type to spill her friends’ business, even to

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

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

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

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

a mint. My mouth’s practically candy now. Want

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

“Ouch!

endless worlds on

at flexibility?” She taunted, tossing him a

little twirl, she

called after her, his grin stretching wide. Ever since Linda left, Hadley had begun to shine

called out, trailing her into the bathroom with a glint

danced like playful whispers caught