Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 69 The Flynn Family’s Adoptive…

Hadley hesitated before recognizing the familiar face.

“Is that you?”

Indeed, it was a familiar face–the man she had occasionally seen at Galant, the one who had once bought her pumpkin soup.

“Yep, that’s me.” Denver flashed a brilliant smile. “Didn’t think I’d bump into you here.”

Denver had been abroad for a project in recent weeks and had just returned to Srixby. It had been some time

since he last visited Galant and saw Hadley.

To his joy, chance had brought them together once more.

Denver reached out his hand. “I realize I never properly introduced myself. I’m Denver Moran.”

“Pleasure to meet you,” Hadley responded, her smile modest as she took his hand.

“So…” Denver paused, and then awkwardly scratched his neck. “Might I know your name?”

“Sure.” It felt right to introduce herself after he had. “I’m Hadley Pearson.”

Hadley.

Denver repeated her name silently, his smile broadening.

Her beauty was unmistakable, and she moved with the grace of a skilled dancer. Even the sound of her name brought a sense of delight. She radiated an aura of effortless charm.

“Are you here for the birthday party too?” he asked.

Pausing briefly, Hadley gave a hesitant nod. “I suppose I am.”

After all, she was the guest of honor.

Just then, Denver’s phone began to ring. He checked the caller ID, and then returned his gaze to her. “Looks like my friends are here–I’ll find you later.”

“Sure, go ahead,” she responded casually.

With a nod, Denver walked away, phone pressed to his ear. “Where are you guys? I’m already here…”

Looking across the room, Hadley caught sight of Nyla, who was waving at her.

She straightened up, offered a courteous smile, and made her way over.

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off, the venue was bustling with the arrival of

Eric on her left

young lady beside Nyla?”

eye. Do you know which

about it for

gradually filled the air

a birthday celebration for the adopted daughter of the Flynn family–that must be

mean she’s

still carried weight in Srixby after all these years.

common knowledge here about her once deep affection for Eric.

back in town?

a while now. She was the reason for that gathering Nyla threw some time

see her

who can say?”

that moment, Nyla cleared her throat subtly, grasped Hadley’s hand, and turned to the guests.

and has just recently come back to Srixby. Today is also her birthday, so I thought it the perfect moment to reintroduce her to everyone here, ensuring she

Flynn, what are you saying? Hadley’s beauty makes her unforgettable to anyone who meets her,” a guest responded.

way with words. While she seemed worried that Hadley might unintentionally offend someone, her real goal was to emphasize-“This is my granddaughter, a true

that Hadley would now be afforded the appropriate respect.

of her hand. “Later, I’ll introduce you to some of the distinguished

Hadley answered quietly.

Denver was briefly lost in thought.

the

were engaged in lively

she’s now described as an adoptive daughter of the Flynn family?”

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in before she married Eric years later, so

an adoptive daughter and omit any mention of her ties to Eric? There must be

cousin Marshall knew Eric well, elbowed him. “Denver, you’re connected to Mr. Flynn, aren’t you? Any

Denver found the revelations hard to digest, striving to stay composed.

do know is that she and Eric ended their marriage years ago. It’s been a while since they split… and Eric

Flynn family be looking to match her with

friends shared knowing looks.

probably it. Did you notice the number of eligible bachelors here tonight?”

subtly motioned toward

there. Every family greeted by

surprise, “What does this mean for us? What’s our

heartily. “Really? You think the Flynn’s adoptive daughter is somehow

Mr. Flynn that’s the issue!” “Stop being so old–school.

the point,” another responded. “Hadley has a reputation. If she latches

“Let’s be real–if she were matched with any of you,