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

like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his tone

flickered across Hadley’s face.

heeding his

struggled to find the right words, a peculiar

no need for a

barely masking his annoyance. “Come

party.”

“Sure.”

placed her utensils down and

exclaimed, her eyes fixed

expression shifted from

she and Linda had

Danica and others had confused her for

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

caught on as

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

boutique. Neither Eric nor Phillips had anticipated such

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

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fuss over it”

isn’t acceptable. Aren’t we

rumors?”

identical dresses at the event would

the Flynn women.

an extra dress with me. I’ll ask

Eric. “Could you

on the verge of

“Hold on!*

the arm. “You can’t just

a leading actress in the city, Linda wielded considerable popularity

to Ernest Flynn,

tonight would certainly

“We didn’t have

anyway…”

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

a good point,” replied Linda.

gaze then shifted to Hadley, who had been silently observing. He finally broke the

seen this

as

had a question

wear if I

had only brought her current dress,

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Eric was visibly surprised.

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

wearing Linda’s old

“What’s the issue?”

sarcasm. “Is there

her

Her concerns were genuine.

knew she couldn’t afford

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