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

Chapter 1016:

Seeing her friend’s resolve, Hadley couldn’t push further. She squeezed Elissa’s hand. “But, Elissa, try to let go of your worries for a second and consider how you feel about Dilan. He’s into you—do you… feel anything for him?”

Elissa froze, momentarily speechless. Feelings? She didn’t dislike him. Dilan had come to her rescue twice, was courteous and kind, with a warm personality—the most genuine person she’d ever met. But beyond that, as she had said, someone in her position couldn’t entertain a serious relationship now—especially not with such a decent man.

Hadley didn’t press. “No need to answer now, but do think it over.” As for her request for relocation, Hadley would pass it to Ernest, leaving the decision in his hands.

“Let’s move on from me,” Elissa said, shifting gears. “What about you? Are you and Eric tying the knot?”

Hadley blinked, caught off guard. “You heard?”

“Laney spilled the beans,” Elissa said with a grin. “With Eric’s status and you being sort of in the public eye, it’s all over the headlines. Were you going to keep me in the dark?”

“I didn’t want to bore you with it.” Hadley sighed. “It’s just… whatever he wants, I end up going along with.”

Elissa listened quietly and then let out a soft sigh. “He’s so persistent. Maybe he… really cares about you?”

“What makes you

be?” Elissa reasoned calmly. “Why else would he be so

struck by

else about her that would draw Eric’s

with a wistful smile. “If it weren’t for Linda, things might’ve turned out

gaze growing heavy. “There’s no ‘if.’ Making such assumptions is a

was awake. With a teasing, mock-grumbling tone, she said, “Took you long enough to show up. It’s

content

stopped by yesterday, but

coy smile. “Well, can you stick around

finish, Ernest’s phone

to take the call. It was

darkened upon hearing what Hadley said. He then replied, “I understand.

toward Linda and added, “Linda, something’s come up. I have