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

Chapter 1406:

Did Joy really have to be legally recognized as Eric’s daughter to get into school?

“Ernest… what about other schools? Do they all require this?” she asked, her mind in turmoil.

“Yes,” Ernest answered with a firm nod. “Top private schools here all have similar requirements regarding nationality.”

Hadley fell silent. She didn’t know what the right call was.

Eric must have sensed her inner conflict. He leaned in and reassured her, “No rush. We’ll discuss it in detail later.”

“Alright.” Hadley nodded. “For now, let’s eat.” Eric smiled.

Ernest raised his hand to signal the staff. “Go fetch Locke and Joy—”

in, exchanging a knowing smile

“We’ll get them ourselves.”

and turned to Elissa. “Locke listens to you. Just don’t let him cling to Joy too much. I know he’s excited about having a cousin, but I don’t want his enthusiasm to

it,” Elissa replied at once, a blush creeping across her cheeks. She latched onto

teasingly. “Your

a second, stunned. Then, she burst out laughing and reached over to tickle Hadley’s side. “How dare you tease

Hadley laughed so hard her eyes watered. She tried to squirm away and pleaded through her giggles. “Alright, Elissa! I’m sorry! I won’t do

playfully and finally

and Joy in tow. The kids were made to wash their hands, and then they were guided to the dining

they arrived, the food had already been

as he reached for the

you, Locke,”

grinned and shook his head. “You don’t have to thank me. Just tell me what you want,

little