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

Chapter 1535:

This calculated secrecy rested on her conviction that established presence would ultimately compel familial acceptance.

Standing amid the hushed elegance of the VIP arrivals section, Colleen powered up her device and discovered Hadley’s message awaiting her attention.

“Colleen, apologies for the sudden change. Unforeseen circumstances prevent my arrival as planned! My brother has graciously volunteered as a substitute. Exceedingly approachable, he’ll provide any assistance required.”

The message concluded with Brady’s image attached for identification purposes.

Upon studying the photograph, Colleen’s eyebrow arched appreciatively. “The familial resemblance is undeniable…”

Hadley’s renowned beauty evidently extended to her male sibling—genetic fortune had bestowed equally striking features upon this handsome young man.

At that precise moment, her phone rang.

unrecognized sequence of digits illuminated her

intuition immediately suggested Hadley’s sibling as the likely caller. She tapped the accept button

“Hello?”

masculine voice resonated through the

assumption. “Am I speaking with Miss Hayes? I’m Brady, Hadley’s brother. My sister

Colleen interjected, amusement warming her tone. “Hadley’s message arrived moments

responded, audible relief

apologetically, “The assignment reached me with minimal notice—insufficient time to prepare a proper greeting placard. What’s your

the VIP arrivals exit. My height approaches six feet two, I’m attired

begins with

with this detailed portrait, Colleen scanned her surroundings and immediately identified a towering figure nearby,

was undoubtedly her

measured steps, she approached him, device still pressed to her ear.

you? From which direction?” he