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.

seemed as though he had intimidated her, which

behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric

Hadley’s face. “What

heeding his words.

the right words, a peculiar

“There’s no need for

masking his annoyance. “Come with us.

party.”

“Sure.”

she placed her utensils down and rose to

on!” Linda exclaimed, her eyes

from

Linda had chosen the

why Danica and others had confused her

identical outfits were considered a

on as

her own dress, while Hadley’s outfit was curated

Neither Eric nor Phillips

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

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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

the Flynn women.

think, Linda finally suggested, “I can 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

Eric. “Could

was on the verge of

“Hold on!*

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

actress in the city,

engaged to Ernest Flynn,

tonight would certainly stir the

“We didn’t

anyway…”

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

a good point,” replied Linda.

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

had seen this

smile was slight as she nodded in agreement.

she had

I wear if I

on Eric at that moment; she had only brought her

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Eric was visibly surprised.

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

of wearing Linda’s old clothes made Hadley pause

“What’s the issue?”

his tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there a problem with wearing

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

Her concerns were genuine.

she

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