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,

job keeps me on

much, Colleen already

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

of you. Still, I want to be upfront. The thing

of surprise left

sudden, especially since this is our first meeting, but

chapters at

soon made sense,

though. What caught her off guard

hesitated, searching for

I’ve never planned to quit

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

up that future for the sake of a man