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.

intimidated her, which

behaving like this, Hadley?” Eric inquired, his

across Hadley’s face. “What have

was merely heeding his words. Could that

find the right

no need for a dispute. Nyla is expecting

annoyance. “Come

party.”

“Sure.”

but at this, she placed her utensils

her eyes

shifted from confusion

Linda had chosen the

Danica and others had confused

such a formal event, identical outfits were considered

caught on as

her own dress, while Hadley’s outfit

Eric nor Phillips

with a warm smile.

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fuss over it”

Aren’t

rumors?”

identical dresses at the event would surely fuel speculation of a rivalry

the Flynn women.

“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

towards Eric. “Could you inform

on the

“Hold on!*

caught her by the arm. “You can’t just skip

leading actress in the city, Linda wielded

engaged to Ernest Flynn, Eric’s

showing up tonight would

with a relaxed smile, “We didn’t have

anyway…”

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

point,” replied Linda. “Now, what’s our

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

had seen this

was slight as she nodded

had a

wear

moment; she had only brought her current

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Eric was visibly surprised.

an idea,” Linda chimed in helpfully. “I’ve got some casual outfits in my

prospect of wearing Linda’s old clothes

“What’s the issue?”

his tone tinged with sarcasm. “Is there

“It’s just that her clothes are quite pricey, right?

Her concerns were genuine.

she couldn’t

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