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

Chapter 1528:

Glancing around now, Hadley noticed an expansive lawn stretched alongside the garden.

It had been completely transformed, beautifully set up with elegant tables, comfortable seating, vibrant flower arrangements, and musicians ready to play.

Eric moved closer, gently whispering near her ear, “I planned this whole evening around my proposal. Did the surprise make you happy?”

Before she could form an answer, Hadley’s attention shifted to a familiar group approaching from a short distance away.

At the front were Ferris and Milly, grinning broadly.

Just steps behind, Ernest and Elissa appeared, followed closely by Marshall, Barrie, and Brady—everyone who mattered to them had gathered here tonight. Squeezing her fingers warmly, Eric muttered, “I’m relieved you accepted my proposal; otherwise, all our friends and family would’ve had to sneak back home.”

He’d invited everyone they cared about to share in this life-changing moment. Hadley’s rejection would’ve meant sending their loved ones home disappointed, ending the night abruptly. Luckily, that didn’t happen.

“Look who’s here.”

Ferris and Milly

been improving, able to remain calm and engage

speaking the

anxiously glanced at

said warmly. “I’m proud of

smile lit Milly’s face as she turned eagerly

tales

to see you, Mrs. Scott,” Hadley said gently, stepping closer to gently take

Milly removed the bracelet she’d been wearing on her

she said

a gesture. Although jewelry wasn’t her area of expertise, the bracelet’s sheer elegance told her

Ferris’ wife, Milly certainly wasn’t the type to

wife, “Didn’t I pick that up for you at some fancy auction years