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

Chapter 1080:

Eric cast a glance at Phillips, then gave a subtle nod. “Wait here for me.”

“Understood, Mr. Flynn.”

Eric turned back to the suited man, who motioned smoothly with one arm. “This way, please.”

As Eric rounded the screen, the rich scent of tea curled through the air.

A kettle hissed softly, bubbling on the stove.

A strange unease crawled up Eric’s spine.

Then, the person standing by the window turned at the sound of his approach. Their gazes locked. A flicker of shock crossed both faces.

“It’s you!”

Eric’s smirk turned icy, his gaze sharp with realization. “So, you used the

nod, followed by a rueful chuckle. “Though I never imagined the one stirring up trouble for me

admiration. “You are so young, yet already this capable. Remarkable. Truly

couldn’t help but scoff. “If I’m a bastard,

waiting for a response, he turned on his heel, ready

lengths? Come back, and everything the Scott family owns will be yours!

alight with scorn. “Do you honestly believe I

shot back. “Why wouldn’t you? Isn’t your grand scheme to rob me of everything I hold dear? To claim all that is mine?” Spreading his arms in exasperation, he added, “You could seize it all

brow furrowed, his voice cutting like a blade. “And when that day comes, you’ll be cast out, penniless, onto

don’t give a damn!” Ferris declared, a peculiar spark dancing in his eyes. “So long as someone

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bit his lip, wondering if Ferris had truly gone

Ferris’ tone grew fervent. “With your talents, you’ll never want for a roof over your head or a meal on your plate. You’re young—given time, you could forge an empire of your own. But why toil for years when there’s another way? With

Eric snapped, his patience

froze, stunned. “Am I

but his voice was ice-cold. “Abandon that notion. The day I broke free