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.”

that case, embrace magnificence in your celebration. The grandeur seems

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it arranged,” Elissa

phone carelessly, shifted

phone’s insistent melody penetrated the depths

“Hello?” she answered groggily.

Elissa and I arrived ages ago. Multiple messages and calls have gone unanswered. Has something happened?” Concern laced Hadley’s

“Sleep claimed me once more. My sincerest apologies. I’m getting up right now—genuinely, this instance bears no

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

“Perfect!”

launched herself toward the bathroom, executed her ablutions with frantic efficiency, and