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.

though he had intimidated her, which was

like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his

across Hadley’s face.

believed she was merely heeding his words. Could that be

to find the right words, a peculiar frustration

his arm. “There’s no need for a

annoyance. “Come

party.”

“Sure.”

sitting, but at this, she placed her

exclaimed, her eyes fixed on

expression shifted from confusion

had chosen

explained why Danica and others had

outfits were considered a significant social

on as

selected her own dress, while Hadley’s

Neither Eric nor Phillips had anticipated such

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

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fuss over it”

Aren’t

rumors?”

would surely fuel speculation

the Flynn women.

Linda finally suggested, “I can change, but I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask my manager

Eric. “Could

the verge of

“Hold on!*

arm. “You can’t just skip it. It’s

a leading actress in the city,

she was engaged to Ernest Flynn, Eric’s elder

showing up tonight would certainly stir

relaxed smile, “We didn’t have any

anyway…”

era, news travels instantly, even with just a

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

He finally broke the silence with

had seen

was slight as

she had

wear

moment; she had only brought her current dress, without any alternatives, not even a

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Eric was visibly surprised.

“I’ve got some casual outfits in

of wearing Linda’s old clothes made Hadley

“What’s the issue?”

with sarcasm. “Is

that her clothes are quite pricey, right? I’m concerned

Her concerns were genuine.

she couldn’t

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