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.

it stopped, Hadley stepped out and looked

not for someone leading the way, she would never

Cordell approached, holding a phone

a short nod

familiarity. There was a smile behind it, cold and mocking. “Long time, huh? You always had the patience of a saint

give him the satisfaction of playing along. His brows pulled tight as he cut in, his voice

little girl. Slipped my mind. She’s adorable, you know?

more Eric’s anger flared, each word

thrives at

sharp. “What did

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

voice suddenly shifted,

much her dear father is willing to

want—take it out on me. Leave my daughter out