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…”

her head slightly. “What do you mean ‘packing’? For

to her feet in a single fluid motion, Ferris’ earlier cryptic

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

mounting tension in her posture, Eric captured her hand in his, his grip gentle but unyielding. “In light of recent

escaped with emotional distress only, but her

Hadley… The harsh reality remained that circumstances would inevitably arise where he couldn’t shield

creasing with troubled contemplation. “But…” The single

heavily—she understood the depth of his

a new world at

not trying to corner you into a decision,” Eric’s voice softened. He captured her gaze with an intensity that made escape impossible, his eyes harboring