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.

he had intimidated her, which was never his

you behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric

Confusion flickered across Hadley’s face. “What have I

believed she was merely heeding

find the right

pulling at his arm. “There’s no need for a dispute. Nyla is

barely masking his annoyance.

party.”

“Sure.”

sitting, but at this, she placed her utensils down and

Linda exclaimed, her eyes fixed

expression shifted from

she and Linda had chosen the same

Danica and others

such a formal event, identical outfits were considered a significant

on

Hadley’s outfit was curated by Phillips

boutique. Neither Eric nor Phillips had

alright.” Linda reassured with a warm smile.

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fuss over it”

acceptable. Aren’t we already the

rumors?”

identical dresses at the event would surely

the Flynn women.

I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask my manager to bring one, though it means I might miss

towards Eric. “Could you

the verge

“Hold on!*

arm. “You can’t just skip it. It’s

the city, Linda wielded considerable popularity and

engaged to

up tonight

“We didn’t have any

anyway…”

this era, news travels instantly, even with just a smartphone.

good point,” replied

to Hadley, who had been silently observing. He finally broke the silence

had seen

smile was slight as she nodded in

had a question

should I wear if I

dawned on Eric at that moment; she had only brought her current dress, without any alternatives, not

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Eric was visibly surprised.

outfits in

wearing Linda’s old clothes made Hadley pause

“What’s the issue?”

sarcasm. “Is there

“It’s just that her clothes are quite pricey,

Her concerns were genuine.

she

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