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 her, which was

like this, Hadley?”

across Hadley’s

was merely heeding his words. Could that be

the right words,

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

his annoyance.

party.”

“Sure.”

but at this, she placed her utensils

Linda exclaimed, her eyes

shifted from

and Linda had

why Danica and others

event, identical outfits were considered

caught on as

while Hadley’s outfit was curated

Eric nor Phillips had anticipated such

smile. “It’s merely a coincidence. No

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fuss over it”

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

rumors?”

event would surely fuel speculation of a rivalry

the Flynn women.

dress with me. I’ll ask my manager to

Eric.

was on the verge of

“Hold on!*

by the arm. “You

a leading actress in the city,

she was engaged to Ernest Flynn,

up tonight would certainly stir the

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

anyway…”

to counter. “In this era, news travels instantly, even with just a

good point,” replied Linda.

to Hadley, who had been silently observing. He finally broke the silence with a

seen this

slight as she nodded in

she had a

wear if I

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

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Eric was visibly surprised.

casual outfits in my car. You’re welcome

of wearing Linda’s old clothes made

“What’s the issue?”

frown deepened, his tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is

all.” Hadley shook her head. “It’s just that her clothes are quite pricey,

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she

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