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

Chapter 1460:

There wasn’t much he could say.

Ferris took the silence as agreement. “Then it’s settled.”

Turning to Hadley, he said, “Hadley, I’d like you to accompany Eric that day. Stand by his side, make sure everything goes smoothly. I don’t want any slip-ups.”

Before either of them could respond, a staff member appeared at the entrance. “Sir, Mrs. Scott is awake.”

Ferris nodded, already rising to his feet. “I’ll go to her. If you’d like to stay for breakfast, just let them know.”

Upstairs, a concerned voice echoed faintly. “Mrs. Scott, please don’t walk barefoot! You haven’t put on your slippers yet—”

Ferris’ expression shifted as he hurried toward the stairs. “Milly! I’m coming. Don’t move around too much! Not without your shoes!”

From the living room, Eric and Hadley exchanged looks.

had the appetite

hand. Catching the thoughtful look in her eyes, he smiled.

nodded slightly, her brow

suppose I am… Your parents— They seem… peaceful with

nod, the corner of his mouth twitching in a half-smile. “Yeah. They’ve been getting along,

during his

strange, honestly. They were always fighting

bitterness… Somehow, they had now seemed to find a way

.

brow arching with quiet thought. “Honestly? I don’t think it’s all

her, intrigued. “No? Why

and ruffled his hair gently, her touch light, affectionate. “You’re the reason they’ve softened. They have you—their son, brilliant and steady. You’ve become something they can

half-doubtful. “You

smiled faintly. “He has nine children—six sons, three daughters—but only one stands out. You’re the only one with real presence, real promise.

way of tethering hearts,