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.

he carried an air of quiet confidence, his features faintly

a warm smile and extended her hand. “Indeed, I’m Hadley

why he had arrived solo, without so much

need to crane your neck,” Zane said with a light chuckle. “I’m taking your

replied, a wave of gratitude

Zane before, Colleen had sung his praises—Srixby’s legal eagle, a match for even Cristian, running his own

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you one of my own by extension. Besides, your

assurance lifted a weight off

his smile. “I can’t tell you

seat.” Zane motioned with a casual wave. “Did

to reveal a hefty file folder bursting

Let’s see what

for the legal process