Chapter 1333:

“You can get back to your work. Tell her I’m fine waiting—she can take as long as she needs.”

“I will do!” Chelsey nodded.

Eric glanced at Phillips, who caught the cue and gently guided Chelsey aside.

“Miss Williams, we’re grateful for your help,” Phillips said smoothly. “I’ve sent a little something to your bank account—a small token of Mr. Scott’s appreciation.”

“Really?” Chelsey checked her phone, her eyes widening. “That much?” A six-digit transfer—for just making a phone call?

Phillips smiled warmly. “Keep looking out for Hadley. You’ve earned it.”

“Thank you! I’ll take good care of her, I promise!” Chelsey beamed, nodding earnestly.

After wiping away the last traces of makeup and slipping into her own clothes, Hadley grabbed her bag, ready to head out.

phone pinged with a message

tonight! Thank you! I’m still tied up with dinner at

sigh

her phone away, she

had deepened


the sound of

“Finished up?”

replied with

locked for a moment, but words

warmth and his voice soft as velvet.

replied after a fleeting pause, her tone

now at

that, they strolled to the Red Shell Bistro, a cozy haven of clinking glasses and

“What’s tempting you tonight?”

other, Eric slid the menu

her glass and taking a delicate sip of water,

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