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

Chapter 1617:

“Nope.” Hadley shook her head with a teasing smile. “If you eat too much now, there’ll be no room left for dinner.”

“Okay.”

From the side, Ernest cast a glance toward Eric, then let out a soft sigh tinged with envy. “You’ve got the kind of life most people can only dream of.”

“Hmm.” Eric nodded with pride, grinning from ear to ear. “That’s right.” With a light pat on Ernest’s shoulder, he added playfully, “No need to get jealous, Ernest. You’ll be getting married soon as well, right?”

The sound of voices drew Hadley’s attention. She glanced up and saw the two men. She smiled softly. “Welcome back, Ernest.”

Ernest gave a small nod, moved closer, and said sincerely, “I appreciate everything you’ve done these past few days. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome, Ernest.”

Locke instantly

not far behind. “Uncle

into

with a smile. “Ernest, will

tonight.” Ernest shook his head, adjusting Locke in his arms. “We’ll be on

to take Locke back

will have plenty of chances to have dinner together in the

only teasing you. The servants have already

his mind, he turned to her. “By the way, Hadley, do you have some free time one

new

caught off guard. She wasn’t quite sure what he meant. “Is there

briefly at Eric and then lowered his voice. “I’ll call you later about

in before Hadley could say anything, curiosity written

Ernest said pointedly, clearly enjoying the suspense. “Do you really need to know everything? This is between