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.

intimidated her, which was never

like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired,

Confusion flickered across Hadley’s face. “What have

believed she was merely heeding

to find the right words, a peculiar frustration building

interjected, pulling at his arm. “There’s no need

masking his annoyance. “Come with us. It’s time

party.”

“Sure.”

at this, she placed her utensils

on!” Linda exclaimed, her eyes fixed on

expression shifted from confusion

Linda had chosen the same

explained why Danica and others had confused

a formal event, identical outfits were considered

on as

dress, while Hadley’s

Phillips had anticipated

alright.” Linda reassured with a warm smile. “It’s merely a

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fuss over it”

acceptable. Aren’t we already the subject

rumors?”

dresses at the event would surely fuel speculation

the Flynn women.

I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask

Eric.

was on the

“Hold on!*

“You can’t just skip it.

leading actress in the city, Linda wielded considerable popularity and

she was engaged to Ernest

up tonight would

smile, “We didn’t have any

anyway…”

this era, news travels instantly,

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

been silently observing. He finally broke the

seen

smile was slight as

had

I wear if

on Eric at that moment; she had only brought her current dress, without any

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Eric was visibly surprised.

casual outfits in my car.

old clothes made Hadley

“What’s the issue?”

with sarcasm. “Is there a problem with wearing Linda’s

head. “It’s just that her

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t afford

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