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.”

one hosting, so it’s only right I greet you. I’m

wind outside had picked up, carrying with it the promise of rain. Ending the call, Hadley managed her hair, which the wind had tousled, and wrapped her arms around herself against the

gracefully pulled up to

car came into view.

came to a stop, and Eric stepped out first. He froze for a

whether

a promise—not to

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heart, he turned away,

wheelchair, lifted it carefully up the steps, and wheeled it through the front door into the hallway. He opened it,

and descended the steps once more. This

Hold on

I know,” came

With quiet care, he ascended