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

Chapter 1140:

Everyone had arrived except for Denver. Inside the private dining room, Hadley took the opportunity to discuss Elissa’s job opportunities with Brady, who was now managing the supermarket chain owned by the Jenkins family. “Brady, do you think you can help Elissa find a job?”

It wasn’t exactly her area of expertise, but Elissa needed income—and fast.

Brady responded without hesitation, “Of course. If you’re asking, consider it handled.”

“Thank you so much.” Elissa beamed, grateful for the opportunity. She leaned toward Hadley and whispered with a playful grin, “Your brother is really looking out for you.”

“Brady’s always been supportive—nothing like Astrid. Siblings raised under the same roof can turn out quite differently,” Hadley said, her thoughts briefly turning to her aunt Noreen and her mother Selene. Their conversation was interrupted by Hadley’s phone. She answered as she stepped away.

“Are you close? I’ll come out to meet you.”

“There’s no need for that.” Denver’s voice came through with a chuckle. “I know my way around Winterley Restaurant.”

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carrying with it the promise of rain. Ending the call, Hadley managed her hair, which the wind

then, a black Bentley gracefully pulled up to

gaze shifted to the license plate as the car came into view. Just as

He froze for a moment when their eyes met,

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away, choosing avoidance. He walked

he pulled out a folded wheelchair, lifted it carefully up the steps, and wheeled it through the front door into the

he turned and descended the steps once more. This time, he opened the passenger-side door, leaned in, and

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know,” came

Eric emerged, carrying Linda in his arms. With quiet care, he ascended the steps again and settled her