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

Chapter 1529:

Clearing his throat, he addressed Hadley directly. “Milly’s made her choice clear, so please accept it graciously.”

Satisfied, Milly smiled warmly and gently squeezed Hadley’s hand. “You and Eric, happy together.”

Emotion overwhelmed Eric as he gazed lovingly at his mother, a sudden warmth filling his vision.

Gently, he nudged Hadley with encouragement. “You should accept it.”

Turning toward Eric briefly, Hadley softened, her smile tender as she graciously accepted the gift. “I truly appreciate this, Mrs. Scott.”

“Good.” Milly flashed her a big grin.

Ernest and Elissa soon moved forward, taking their turn.

genuine warmth, Ernest said to Hadley, “Best wishes on this new

kind of you, Ernest,” Hadley replied

“Now, Eric…”

pointed stare. “You invited us without mentioning the

Eric said as he teased playfully. “Your presence here is

tricked me into coming empty-handed, but I’ll be sure

it!” Eric cut in cheerfully before Hadley could say more. “Ernest, I’ll hold you to that promise. No backing out

eyes at Eric’s shameless grin—but quickly decided it wasn’t worth

Brady said with an apologetic shrug.

stop right there,” Hadley said, interrupting with a playful wave. “Really, you’re

gently reached for Hadley’s hand and said softly, “Hadley, I’m so

her hand back, sharing a quiet moment of joy. Just then, sharp cracks filled the air, and glittering confetti burst upward,

and Barrie appeared, triumphantly brandishing champagne bottles. Both turned expectantly toward Eric. “Just waiting on your word—should

“Go for it!”