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!”

out to be Ferris! Eric’s smirk turned icy, his gaze sharp with realization. “So, you used the excuse of a business meeting just to

I never imagined the one stirring up trouble for me would turn out to

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

but scoff. “If I’m a bastard, then

waiting for a response, he turned

such lengths? Come back, and everything the Scott family owns will

alight with scorn. “Do

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 without

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

spark dancing in his eyes. “So long as someone carries on the

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lost your mind!” Eric bit his lip, wondering if

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.

snapped, his patience unraveling as he silenced

stunned. “Am

that notion.