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

Chapter 911:

Eric hesitated for a second, then grinned. “What’s the worry? Afraid there won’t be enough gourmet food to impress me?”

She had no words for that. That wasn’t what she meant at all. She just thought he had no shame.

“Just kidding. I’ve got plans tonight. Maybe some other time,” Eric said.

Hadley rolled her eyes.

Eric’s smile dimmed as he turned to face Hadley with a serious expression. “I’ll drop you off at Millland Road, but then I need to head overseas.”

That caught her off guard.

Her curiosity piqued about his destination, especially with the holidays approaching. If it were far, he might not make it back before Christmas.

Eric continued, the concern evident in his voice, “I’m going to Storia. Something happened with Linda. Her place was broken into.”

was measured, only

unusual, and the Flynn

the fact remained that she had once

composed response, Eric’s unease deepened. “Ernest would normally handle this, but he’s still recovering from his coma and can’t handle

Hadley gave a simple nod. “Then

for a long moment, hoping to find something—anything—behind

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could do was force a smile, though

Linda would have sparked a heated discussion between them. Now, the absence of any

remainder of the drive passed in silence. They arrived at Millland

the brisk, cold wind

said, shifting to stand between her and the wind. “But I’ll be back

back as he spoke, his gaze still locked

cheeks, but he smiled anyway. “Alright then. Bye, Hadley! Wait for