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

Chapter 1601:

“What?” Startled comprehension flashed across Elissa’s face, and telltale warmth bloomed across her cheekbones.

Her features contorted into mock offense as she protested, “My observations concern your situation exclusively. Why redirect attention toward me?”

“Elissa.” Solemnity replaced Hadley’s earlier amusement, her tone weighted with sincerity. “Identical principles apply to your circumstances. Linda’s absence is now a reality. When Ernest returns, seize every precious moment together—make them count.”

Compressing her lips into a thin line, Elissa acknowledged softly, “Indeed. The truth resonates.”

An eloquent glance passed between them, mutual comprehension flowing wordlessly through the silent exchange.

“In truth, elaborate matrimonial pageantry holds little appeal for me,” Hadley confessed, fingertips massaging her temples wearily. “Particularly since this represents our second ceremony… but both Eric and his father remain intractable on the matter.”

embrace magnificence in your celebration. The grandeur seems

assist with aesthetic selections afterward?”

question—consider it arranged,”

with Hadley, Colleen deposited her phone carelessly, shifted position, and

her phone’s insistent

“Hello?” she answered groggily.

arrived ages ago. Multiple messages and calls have gone unanswered.

me once more. My sincerest apologies. I’m getting up right now—genuinely, this instance bears no false promises. Expect

hang around a bit more. I’ll send you the address. Meet us at the restaurant later,

“Perfect!”

executed her ablutions with frantic efficiency, and