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.

as though he had intimidated her, which was never

behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired,

flickered across Hadley’s

she was merely heeding his words. Could that

Eric struggled to find the right words, a

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

barely masking his annoyance.

party.”

“Sure.”

she placed

Linda exclaimed, her eyes

expression shifted from confusion to

Linda had chosen the

others had confused her for Linda

such a formal event, identical outfits were considered a

on

selected her own dress, while Hadley’s outfit

Phillips had anticipated such a

with a warm smile. “It’s merely a

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fuss over it”

“This isn’t acceptable. Aren’t

rumors?”

at the event would surely fuel speculation

the Flynn women.

with me. I’ll ask my manager to bring

Eric.

on the verge

“Hold on!*

her by the arm. “You can’t just skip it. It’s

in the city,

she was engaged to Ernest

tonight would

responded with a relaxed smile, “We didn’t have

anyway…”

travels instantly, even with just a

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

silently observing. He finally broke the silence with a stern suggestion. “Change your

had seen

slight as she

she had

I wear if

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

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Eric was visibly surprised.

helpfully. “I’ve got some casual outfits in my car. You’re welcome to

Linda’s old clothes made

“What’s the issue?”

deepened, his tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there a

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

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t

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