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

Chapter 1356:

Cordell proceeded to deliver a comprehensive account of the situation, his precise manner leaving no detail unaddressed.

The revelation emerged—Ferris had personally instructed Cordell to go to Hadley’s apartment.

“Your father believes Miss Pearson and Joy should relocate to your residence—for your peace of mind during recovery,” Cordell concluded.

“Understood. Standby for further instructions,” Eric replied, his expression unreadable. Eric terminated the call with a decisive tap and returned the device to Hadley’s waiting hand.

“What exactly is happening?” Hadley demanded, having caught only fragments of the exchange. “Is Cordell departing? Melba’s clearly frightened by their presence.”

“Hadley.” Eric’s gaze softened, tinged with guilt as his eyes traced the contours of her face. “Cordell is there to assist Melba with packing…”

head slightly. “What

her feet in a single fluid motion, Ferris’ earlier

be pursuing this course of action, can you?” Hadley’s voice

urgency threading through his words. Noting the mounting tension in her posture, Eric captured her hand in his, his grip gentle but unyielding. “In light of recent events, relocating

escaped with emotional distress only, but her fragile recovery remained incomplete. What terrors might the next incident bring? Could he stake Joy’s welfare on his ability

reality remained that circumstances would inevitably

creasing with troubled contemplation. “But…” The single word hung between them, laden with unvoiced

under these circumstances? The implications weighed heavily—she understood the depth of his sentiments far too

a new

voice softened. He captured her gaze with an intensity that made escape impossible, his