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

Chapter 1604:

“You’re telling me,” Hadley chimed in, giving the two of them a knowing look. “And I’m not just being biased because he’s my little brother. Brady really is a great young man.”

“I couldn’t agree more!” Colleen beamed, laughing openly. Her joy was infectious, her demeanor sincere and easygoing.

Then, with a spark of excitement, Hadley added, “Oh! Let me introduce you properly—this is Elissa Holland. Elissa, meet Colleen Hayes.”

“Nice to meet you, Miss Hayes,” Elissa said with a polite smile.

“Nice to meet you too! Please, just call me Colleen, and I’ll call you Elissa, okay?”

“Sure, that’s fine,” Elissa replied, her smile softening.

Compared to the more reserved Elissa and graceful Hadley, Colleen’s nature was refreshingly direct and earnest—her friendliness as effortless as it was genuine.

passed easily between them, the dishes began to

time to eat earlier while we were running after the kids.

eyes bright with curiosity. “So, how have you been lately? Settling in well at

as they

Colleen was about to answer, her phone buzzed loudly from her pocket. At that moment, she had both hands wrapped around a rib, mid-bite, completely unbothered.

giving me a

her phone, glanced at the

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turning brisk

quickly swallowed her bite, tore off her disposable gloves,

a multi-car accident at Riverbank Bridge,” Colleen explained. “Several trauma cases just

eaten anything…” Hadley frowned, noting the untouched