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!”

smirk turned icy, his gaze sharp with realization. “So, you used the excuse of a business meeting just to lure

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

trace of annoyance on Ferris’ face. Instead, he radiated admiration. “You are so young, yet already this capable. Remarkable. Truly

I’m a bastard, then what does that

a response, he turned on his heel, ready

Scott family owns will be yours! You will be the next business titan after

chuckle sliced through the air, his face alight

me of everything I hold dear? To claim

voice cutting like a blade. “And when that day comes, you’ll

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

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lost your mind!” Eric bit his lip, wondering if Ferris had truly gone

meal on your plate. You’re young—given time, you could forge an empire of your own. But why toil for

patience unraveling as he

froze, stunned. “Am

ice-cold. “Abandon that notion. The day I broke free from the