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.”

spill her friends’ business, even

it didn’t work? No sense in putting a spotlight

enough,” he said without hesitation. He knew better than to prod. Whatever her friend had shared was safe with Hadley. Women always had a world of secrets tucked away, and not all of them were for husbands

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

“What do you think you’re

swear. Even popped a mint. My mouth’s practically candy now. Want a

believe you!” Hadley giggled, shoving his face away. Her

“Ouch! My

endless worlds

took the opportunity to shove him away completely. “You think you can beat me at flexibility?” She taunted, tossing him a

little twirl, she headed

from me!” Eric called after her, his grin stretching wide. Ever since Linda left, Hadley had begun to shine again. Watching her laughter return—it was

her

frosted glass, their silhouettes danced