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

tonight! Thank you! I’m still tied up with dinner at Scott Group, but I’ll catch

sigh escaped Hadley’s

her phone away,

had deepened to a


Eric stood by the door, turning at the sound

“Finished up?”

Hadley replied

gazes locked for a moment, but

ideal spot for a heart-to-heart,” Eric murmured, his eyes brimming with warmth and

fleeting pause, her tone

content now

to the Red Shell Bistro, a cozy haven of clinking glasses and savory

“What’s tempting you tonight?”

the

sip

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