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

Chapter 433:

A shy smile crossed Denver’s face as he nodded. “It’s heading that way.” Though Hadley hadn’t made any commitments, Denver felt that she was warming up to the possibility. He believed a little more persistence might just seal the deal.

“That’s great to hear.”

Nearby, Barrie caught Eric’s eye as he sipped his drink quietly and murmured, “Was that wild helicopter flight through the storm all for naught?”

Eric’s response was a soft laugh as he glanced at Barrie. “Really, a single guy like you giving me grief?”

Barrie was at a loss for words. Since when had being single been such a crime?

Irritated, Barrie retorted, “It’s better to be single than a lovesick fool who’s been abandoned like you!”

“Come on,” Eric scoffed. “A lovesick fool? She’s hardly worth losing any sleep over!” With that, he finished his drink in one swallow and got to his feet.

“Where are you off to?” Barrie inquired.

out of here! I’ve got plans

to Flynn Mansion, Eric made his way upstairs. As he approached Ernest’s room, the caregiver

“Mr. Flynn.”

“Is Ernest still up?”

is just winding down

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the door. You

“Alright.”

planning to bid Ernest goodnight, but he halted at the sight of Ernest propped against the headboard, a book laid open but he wasn’t reading it. In his grasp was a tortoiseshell hairpin, his expression distant. Clearly, he was lost in thoughts of

Ernest was still haunted by memories tied

could that

for someone. Choosing not to interrupt, Eric silently stepped away. Ernest never noticed he was

Eric left Srixby for Blathe. Upon his arrival, despite the jet lag, he wasted no time in reaching out

had never been a problem in the past. However, this time, something felt off as soon as