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

Chapter 1607:

“Hello?” she answered.

“Colleen Hayes!” The voice on the other end practically exploded from the speaker, making her flinch.

“Yes!” Colleen blurted, jolting upright so suddenly her chair scraped against the floor.

“I get it, I get it. I’m on my way. Please don’t be mad, alright? Talk later!” With that, she ended the call.

Brady looked over, his voice edged with worry. “What’s going on? Did the hospital call? Do you need to head back?”

Shaking her head, Colleen let out a short, dry laugh. “No, it’s not that. My parents just found out I’m back in town.”

Brady had heard bits and pieces before—he knew Colleen’s return from overseas wasn’t something her family had been made aware of.

what’s the plan now?” he

Colleen rubbed at the bridge of her nose. “Might as well get

heavy breath, she reached for her bag and slung it over her shoulder. “I need to clear things up with them the right way.”

at his lips. For once, she was the one asking him

found it kind of nice being at her beck

settle

slapped her forehead, realizing they hadn’t paid for their meal. She was about to stop him, but Brady was already walking toward

have to

– your update

I’d treat you. What was the total? I’ll send

head firmly. “This one’s

him a meal, he’d secured

enough,” Colleen said with a grin, clearly fine with

that.” Brady lifted a brow, quietly pleased with how