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

Chapter 421:

That gave Barrie pause. He quickly came to a realization—perhaps that guy “shouldn’t really know.”

“Just thought I’d mention it. Even if he’s aware, what’s he supposed to do? Fly here to Tidebourne? The roads are all shut. I’m going to hang up now. Better call your dad if you need something from the study.”

Barrie paused after hanging up, his thoughts racing. He then picked up the phone again and dialed another number.

There was a long pause before the call was answered, and Eric’s relaxed voice finally came through. “Why are you calling so late? What’s the urgency?”

“Well…” Barrie hesitated, but then decided to be straightforward. “Hadley’s currently in Tidebourne.”

Eric’s response was immediate and dismissive. “And? You think I’m unaware?”

“But are you aware she’s suffering from stomach cramps?” Barrie interjected sharply.

“What?” Eric’s tone shifted immediately, alarmed. “She’s unwell?”

mom. You

That confirmed Eric’s fears.

bed, tossing the

Denver as well after our call. It’s only fair, right?” The competition for Hadley’s affection would be a test of their

clenched his jaw.

new favorite is

ended the call briskly and began to

need you at Flynn Mansion,

“Understood, Mr. Flynn.”

road closures, driving there wasn’t an option. Thankfully, both he and Phillips

a purchase made by Ernest. Though Denver was already in Tidebourne, putting Eric at a

was his goal, even though his primary

same moment, Denver was on the

“Hey, Barrie?”

you to focus on what