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

Chapter 824:

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 set up a morning meeting with Colleen’s cousin, and since Elissa couldn’t be left to fend for herself, she tagged 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.

“Pardon me, are you Hadley Pearson?”

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

quiet confidence, his features faintly echoing Colleen’s.

warm smile

curious glance over his shoulder, wondering why he had arrived solo, without

need to crane your neck,” Zane said with

you,” Hadley replied, a wave of gratitude washing

legal eagle, a match for even Cristian, running his

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you one of my own by extension. Besides, your case is a breeze—nothing I can’t handle with one hand tied behind my

easy assurance lifted a weight off Hadley’s

“I can’t tell you how much I

seat.” Zane motioned with a casual

here.” Hadley nodded, unzipping her backpack to reveal a hefty file folder

see what we’ve

sifted through the documents, plucking out what he would need for the legal process and