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…”

tilting her head slightly. “What do

single fluid motion, Ferris’ earlier cryptic statements

of action, can you?” Hadley’s voice carried an

Noting the mounting tension in her posture, Eric captured her hand in his, his grip gentle but unyielding. “In light of recent events, relocating you and Joy to Olisvale Bay represents the most secure arrangement. Surely you don’t want to endure

with casual indifference, but Joy’s vulnerability was something he couldn’t dismiss. On this occasion, Joy had escaped with emotional distress only, but her fragile recovery remained incomplete. What terrors might the next incident bring?

Hadley… The harsh reality remained that circumstances would inevitably arise where he

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

heavily—she understood

new world

not trying to corner you into a decision,” Eric’s voice softened. He captured her gaze with an intensity