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.”

Colleen nodded, a bit surprised by his

continued, “My job keeps me

much, Colleen already

family had told her that the man she was meeting shared a similar background. Like her older brother, he was expected

first meeting, but I already think highly of you. Still, I want to be upfront. The thing is, I’d like my wife to leave her career after marriage to focus on

wave of surprise

“I realize this sounds sudden, especially since this is our

chapters at

soon made sense, given the nature of

her, though. What caught her off

Colleen hesitated, searching

I’ve never planned to quit

stayed at the

sake of a man or for