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 Hadley

rose to her feet, turning to see a young man in his early thirties striding

he carried an air of quiet confidence, his features faintly echoing Colleen’s. He must

offered a warm smile and

cast a quick, curious glance over his shoulder, wondering why he had

need to crane your neck,” Zane

her response

she had no desire to stay in the dark forever, 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 of Eric’s plan. “Do you have

bet,” Eric said with a playful wink. “If Elissa is open to

bit her lip. “Won’t

as it landed on Hadley. “You’re Hadley’s friend, and you’ve looked after her plenty. Hooking you up with

hesitating as she pieced together that Eric’s kindness stemmed from

did a little dance—touched, tangled, and

at her, but