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

Chapter 1168:

Ferris watched him closely, his smile stretching wider. “So, you’ve made your choice?”

“I have.” Eric took a shallow breath and nodded, his gesture heavy with a mix of surrender and unshakable determination.

“Excellent!” Ferris burst out laughing, full of satisfaction. “Very good!” He didn’t bother asking what Eric needed the connections for. The only thing that mattered was that he was back with the family. Turning to the side, Ferris called out, “Cordell!”

“Sir,” Cordell responded instantly.

Ferris pointed at Eric. “From this moment on, you follow his orders. You carry out whatever he says without question. Understood?”

“Understood.” Cordell received the command without hesitation. He turned to Eric and gave a respectful bow. “Mr. Scott, I await your instructions.”

This time, being addressed as “Mr. Scott” meant something entirely different. It wasn’t just courtesy, it was submission to authority. Eric nodded slightly. “I need you to find someone. You have two days.”

The weather was gloomy today. A soft drizzle fell under a heavy, grey sky.

behind the nurse as they made their way through the long

asked curiously, “Where’s

Still, she managed a gentle smile. “He’s busy today, sweetheart. He couldn’t come. But I’m

told me that he would stay with me for the

eyes blinked up at her. “What

straight through Hadley

down the ache rising in her throat, forcing her voice to stay steady. “He

hint of envy in her voice. “That’s

your imagination soar with

grip and gently carried Joy into the exam room. She wore a calm face even as

“Okay.”

noon, Joy was done with all her tests. After eating, she drifted off into a nap. Melba sat

There was still

last night, she didn’t storm