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

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 Where Are Your

Manners

“Where the hell is she?”

Clearly annoyed, Eric’s brow knitted together.

Just as Nyla completed her therapy session and the party was set to begin, Hadley was nowhere to be seen. Eric had only momentarily excused himself earlier to take a call, and upon returning, he noticed she was gone.

“Try to be more patient,” Linda said, her smile conveying comfort. “Hadley might be a bit lost; it’s her first time here after all.”

Eric rolled his eyes. “If she’s unfamiliar with the area, she should just stay where she is and wait for me. Why must she always complicate things?”

“Calm down. Let me help you look for her,” Linda said, halting abruptly to point somewhere.

“Eric, look over there. Is that her?”

He raised his gaze and peered into the distance. Indeed, it was Hadley.

“Yep, that’s her,” he replied, his tone reflecting mild shock.

“She seems different than before. You recognized her quite fast.”

Linda laughed softly. “Well, I am a woman, and we tend to notice more details. Come on. We shouldn’t delay the party.”

They approached Hadley together.

Hadley had a mouthful of brownie, her cheeks stuffed and crumbs clinging to he The moment she spotted them, she hurriedly set the plate aside.

Eric’s expression soured. “Where are your manners? With all these distinguished guests around, can’t you at least try to look presentable?”

Was he implying that she was a disgrace to the Flynn family?

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After swallowing her treat, Hadley cleaned her mouth with a napkin and nodded in silent acknowledgment, opting not to contend. “I understand.”

Eric was visibly surprised.

What was happening? Her reaction…

This was a departure from her usual defiant demeanor. She normally would have

retorted.

Now, she just remained silent.

had intimidated her,

this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his tone marked

flickered across Hadley’s face. “What have I

she was merely heeding his words. Could

struggled to find the right words,

no need for

annoyance. “Come with

party.”

“Sure.”

she placed her utensils

her eyes

from confusion

had

others had confused

event, identical outfits were considered a significant social

on as

Hadley’s outfit was curated by Phillips from

Phillips had anticipated

with a warm smile. “It’s merely

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fuss over it”

sharply. “This isn’t acceptable. Aren’t we already the subject

rumors?”

would surely fuel speculation of a rivalry

the Flynn women.

think, Linda finally suggested, “I can change, but I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask my manager to bring one, though it means I might miss joining Nyla at the

looked towards Eric. “Could

was on the

“Hold on!*

the arm. “You

the city, Linda wielded considerable

engaged to Ernest Flynn, Eric’s

not showing up tonight would

relaxed smile, “We didn’t have any major press here

anyway…”

to counter. “In this era, news travels instantly,

make a good point,” replied Linda. “Now, what’s

who had been silently observing. He finally broke the silence with a stern suggestion.

had seen this

slight as she nodded

had a

wear if I

at that moment; she had only brought her current dress,

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Eric was visibly surprised.

casual outfits in my car. You’re welcome to pick one for

wearing Linda’s old clothes made Hadley

“What’s the issue?”

tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there a problem with wearing

her clothes are

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t afford

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