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.”

wasn’t the type to spill her friends’ business,

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

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

he said, pulling her close and lowering his head

giving him a mock glare. “What do you think you’re doing? You just took your medicine. Your mouth

rinsed, I swear. Even popped a mint. My mouth’s practically candy

giggled, shoving his face away. Her back arched with

grunted. “Ouch! My

worlds

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

little twirl, she headed

his grin stretching wide. Ever since Linda left, Hadley had begun to shine again. Watching her laughter return—it was the most beautiful thing in the

together!” Eric called out, trailing her into

glass, their silhouettes danced like playful whispers caught in