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

Chapter 1340:

When they made it downstairs, Phillips and Cordell were already waiting.

Cordell stepped forward and offered a respectful nod. “Mr. Scott, Miss Pearson… we’ve located Gifford’s hideout. But Joy is with him. Our team didn’t move in—they were waiting on your word.”

“Get in. Show me the way.”

“Yes, Mr. Scott.”

With one hand holding Hadley’s, Eric helped her into the car before sliding in beside her.

Cordell and Phillips took the lead, their vehicle pulling ahead.

Hadley sat tense and still, her fingers interlocked so tightly her knuckles had gone white. She barely breathed, as if any sound might shatter the fragile hope she was clinging to.

The car sped away from Millland Road, weaving through the old town, cutting across the heart of the city, and finally slipping into the quiet edges of the suburbs.

Finally, it stopped.

stopped, Hadley stepped

would never have known this

phone out toward Eric. “He’s

Eric gave a short nod and took the device.

laced with a smug familiarity. There was a smile behind it, cold and mocking. “Long time, huh? You always

give him the satisfaction of playing along. His brows pulled tight as he cut

mind. She’s adorable, you know? Have your eyes. Anyone looking at her would never guess she’s not your

Eric’s anger flared, each word pushing him closer to

imagination thrives

low and sharp. “What

shout. What’s got you so worked up?” Gifford replied with mock surprise. “Relax, she’s fine—for now. She’s asleep.

voice suddenly shifted, the amusement

that way depends entirely on how much her dear father is

it out on