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

behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his

Confusion flickered across Hadley’s face. “What have

was merely heeding his words. Could that be

find the right words,

“There’s no

barely masking his annoyance. “Come with us. It’s time for

party.”

“Sure.”

this, she placed her utensils down

exclaimed, her

shifted from

she and Linda had chosen the same

and others

event, identical outfits were considered a significant

on

had selected her own dress, while Hadley’s outfit was

boutique. Neither Eric nor Phillips had anticipated such

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?”

would surely fuel speculation

the Flynn women.

don’t have an extra dress with me. I’ll

Eric.

the

“Hold on!*

arm. “You can’t just skip it.

city, Linda

to Ernest

not showing up tonight would certainly stir

with a relaxed smile, “We didn’t have any major press

anyway…”

“In this era, news travels instantly, even with just

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

then shifted to Hadley, who had been silently observing. He finally broke the silence with a stern suggestion. “Change

had seen this

smile was slight as she nodded in

had a question

should I wear if I

only brought her current dress, without any alternatives, not even a

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Eric was visibly surprised.

outfits in my car. You’re welcome to pick one for the time

Linda’s old clothes

“What’s the issue?”

tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there

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

Her concerns were genuine.

she

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