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

Chapter 504:

Elissa, restless and unable to sleep, picked up on the faint sounds of cabinets opening and closing. She guessed Hadley was preparing something. Eventually, the noises stopped, and the apartment fell quiet once more.

Shortly after, Elissa’s phone vibrated with a text from Hadley. “I’ve prepared some food for you. Eat when you feel up to it.”

Tears immediately filled Elissa’s eyes. She covered her face with her hand, overwhelmed. Hadley hadn’t pressed for details—she’d focused instead on Elissa’s comfort and well-being.

As Hadley left the apartment, flakes of snow began to drift down from the sky. “Amazing,” she whispered, extending her hand to catch the snowflakes. Winter had finally arrived in Srixby.

Tending to Elissa had delayed her, and evening was quickly approaching. Living nearby, Hadley decided to pick up her pace and head home.

At the same time, Eric stood at the party, surveying the crowd yet unable to spot Hadley. What was going on? He had arrived on time—where was she? Hadn’t she said she would come alone?

His thoughts were interrupted when Linda approached, delicately lifting her dress as she called, “Eric.”

Why did that dress look so familiar? Was this the same dress he had picked out for Hadley? Could it be another mix-up?

Eric eyed her dress, Linda grinned. “Recognize this? Does it

a pause, nodding. “It’s

Ⱡ𝖆𝓉𝓮𝓼𝓉 ςһ𝓪ρ𝑡𝑒𝗋𝓈 ⳑ𝖆𝓁𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀․ⅽ𝗈𝗺

a laugh, Linda explained, “Actually, it’s the

I just mentioned how much I liked the

Eric narrowed his eyes slightly. What

where was she now? He looked around

a bit. “Searching for Hadley? I haven’t

here yet? Eric checked his watch with a

show up soon.” Linda managed a strained smile. “I should find your brother now. He’ll start wondering where I am if I don’t show up

“Okay.”

approached hurriedly, having been searching

Grasping the situation as he saw Phillips alone, Eric asked with