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

Chapter 1602:

“Brady?” she exclaimed incredulously.

“In the flesh,” Brady confirmed, his heartbeat faltering momentarily. “My identity remains intact in your memory?”

“What kind of question is that?” Colleen’s laughter rang out with genuine amusement. “Memory impairment hardly afflicts me. Our previous encounter spanned considerable hours, and your striking appearance hardly qualifies as forgettable. How could recollection possibly fail?”

“Hmm.” A delicate crimson tinge colored Brady’s complexion. Discomfort manifested in his theatrical throat-clearing as he redirected attention toward her disabled vehicle.

“Mechanical malfunction?” he inquired perceptively.

“Indeed.” Displeasure creased Colleen’s forehead. “Urgent transportation needs dictated purchasing a pre-owned vehicle… Barely established ownership, yet complete operational failure greets me.”

“Mind if I take a look?” he offered.

“By all means, proceed!” she implored with palpable relief.

up his sleeves and leaned over the open hood,

brief moment, he straightened up. “It’s a spark plug

Colleen blinked, confused. “What am I

call a tow truck and get it towed to a repair shop,” he

a hassle,”

he offered, “You’re still settling back into Srixby—this kind of thing can be

hesitation, so quickly it caught Brady off guard. He raised an eyebrow. “You trust me that easily? What

just for you

Colleen said, shaking her head with a relaxed smile. “You’re Hadley’s little brother—that makes you a

The words settled uneasily

frowned, just barely. That title didn’t sit right with

his reaction, he forced a smile. “I’ve got it. I’ll make

said with

dialed the tow company and made the