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.

had intimidated

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

flickered across Hadley’s

heeding his words. Could that be

to find the right words, a

arm. “There’s no

barely masking his annoyance. “Come with us.

party.”

“Sure.”

but at this, she placed her utensils down

on!” Linda exclaimed, her eyes fixed on

shifted from confusion

she and Linda had chosen

explained why Danica and others had confused

such a formal event, identical outfits were considered a significant social

caught on

selected her own dress, while Hadley’s outfit was curated by

boutique. Neither Eric nor Phillips had anticipated

a warm smile. “It’s merely a

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fuss over it”

“This isn’t acceptable. Aren’t we already the

rumors?”

the event would surely

the Flynn women.

can change, but I don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll ask my manager to bring

Eric. “Could you

was on the

“Hold on!*

arm. “You can’t just skip it.

actress in the city, Linda wielded

engaged to Ernest

not showing up tonight would certainly stir

a relaxed smile, “We didn’t

anyway…”

counter. “In this era, news travels instantly, even with just a smartphone. It’s essential to stay

make a good point,” replied Linda. “Now,

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

had seen this

as she nodded in agreement.

she had a question

wear if

brought her current dress, without any

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Eric was visibly surprised.

idea,” Linda chimed in helpfully. “I’ve got some casual outfits in my car. You’re welcome to pick one for the time

of wearing Linda’s old clothes

“What’s the issue?”

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

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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