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

Chapter 823:

“What’s with the shock?” Eric laughed. “A top-notch doctor doesn’t just see anyone. Ernest’s got the pull, and unlike me, he’s got time on his hands.”

It made sense, so Hadley nodded. “Pass along our thanks to Ernest, will you?”

“Consider it done.”

Once Eric had departed, Hadley guided Elissa out the door as well. She had arranged a morning meeting with Colleen’s cousin, and since Elissa couldn’t be left alone, she came along.

Once they arrived, Hadley found them a cozy spot. “Elissa, sorry for dragging you into the fray.”

“I’m the one who should be sorry,” Elissa replied, her sightless eyes blinking vacantly as she shook her head. “You’ve got big fish to fry, and here I am slowing you down.”

“No need to stand on ceremony with me,” Hadley said warmly, brushing off the apology with a smile. They exchanged a glance and a subtle, knowing smile.

are you

to see a young man in his early

air of quiet confidence, his features faintly

Hadley offered a warm smile and extended

he had arrived solo, without so much as

neck,” Zane said with a light chuckle.

froze, her response sluggish.

but she had only just escaped her captor and hadn’t had a moment to think about where to turn, who might help, or if a cure was even possible. Hadley caught the drift

with a playful wink. “If Elissa is open to

lip. “Won’t

the least.” Eric’s gaze softened as it landed on Hadley. “You’re Hadley’s friend, and you’ve looked after her plenty.

as she pieced together that Eric’s kindness stemmed from his devotion

heart did a little dance—touched, tangled, and torn. She hadn’t seen this

thought of leaving Srixby soon—leaving him—gnawed at her, but abandoning Elissa wasn’t an