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,

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

across Hadley’s face. “What have

believed she was merely heeding his

right

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

muttered, barely masking his annoyance. “Come with us. It’s

party.”

“Sure.”

been sitting, but at this, she placed her utensils down and rose to

on!” Linda exclaimed, her eyes fixed

expression shifted from confusion

Linda had chosen the

explained why Danica and others had confused her for Linda

identical outfits were

on as

Hadley’s outfit

Phillips

reassured with a warm smile. “It’s merely a coincidence. No need

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fuss over it”

acceptable. Aren’t we already the

rumors?”

the event would

the Flynn women.

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

Eric. “Could you inform

the verge of

“Hold on!*

by the arm. “You can’t just skip it.

city,

was engaged to Ernest Flynn,

showing up tonight would certainly stir

“We didn’t have any major press here

anyway…”

news travels instantly, even with just a smartphone. It’s

replied

had been silently observing. He finally broke the silence with a stern suggestion.

seen

smile was slight as she

had

I wear

that moment; she had only brought her current dress, without any alternatives,

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Eric was visibly surprised.

“I’ve got some casual outfits in

prospect of wearing Linda’s old clothes made

“What’s the issue?”

his tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there a

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

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t afford

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