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

Chapter 1646:

“Let me ask you something.” He folded his hands together. “Dr. Hayes, have you already heard about my background?”

Going through the usual introductions was to be expected, considering the circumstances.

“I did.” Colleen nodded. “My mom filled me in. How about me? What have you heard?”

“Just the basics,” he responded with a slight grin and a brief pause.

For a moment, he gathered his thoughts. “You finished top of your class at the University of Blathe—you’re a doctor, too. I imagine that keeps your schedule pretty packed.”

“That’s right.” Colleen nodded, her tone steady.

“Okay, so here’s what’s on my mind.” He nudged his glasses higher. “Since this is a blind date and we’re ultimately looking for a life partner, there are a few things I’d like to get straight from the start.”

bit surprised by his directness. “Please, go

continued, “My job keeps me

much, Colleen

the man she was meeting shared a similar background. Like her older brother, he was expected to look after

gaze lingered on Colleen. “This may be our first meeting, but I already think highly of you. Still, I want to be upfront. The thing is,

of surprise left

an uneasy smile. “I realize this sounds sudden, especially since this is our first meeting, but I believe

chapters

so soon made sense, given

that rattled her, though. What

a second, Colleen hesitated, searching

I’ve never planned to

If she stayed at the University of Blathe, she could have been their youngest associate professor in a few

of a man or for marriage seemed