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.

though he had intimidated

you behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his

Hadley’s face. “What

believed she was merely heeding

to find the right words, a peculiar frustration building within

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

annoyance. “Come with us. It’s time

party.”

“Sure.”

had been sitting, but at this, she placed her utensils

her eyes

from

had

Danica and others had

such a formal event, identical outfits were considered a

caught on

while Hadley’s outfit was curated by Phillips

Phillips had

warm smile. “It’s merely a

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fuss over it”

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

rumors?”

event would surely fuel speculation of

the Flynn women.

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 party anytime

towards Eric. “Could you inform

on the

“Hold on!*

arm. “You

actress in the city, Linda wielded considerable popularity

was engaged to Ernest Flynn,

tonight would

responded with a relaxed smile, “We

anyway…”

was quick to counter. “In this era, news travels instantly, even

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

silently observing. He finally

had seen this

slight as she nodded

she had a question

I wear

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

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Eric was visibly surprised.

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

of wearing Linda’s old clothes made Hadley pause

“What’s the issue?”

tinged with sarcasm.

all.” Hadley shook her head. “It’s just that her clothes are quite pricey, right? I’m concerned about

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t

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