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

Chapter 1659:

“I know.” Ernest gave a quiet nod of understanding, appreciating Eric’s steadfast resolve.

After the call ended, Eric stepped out of his room.

He set off to find Cordell.

Two days later, in the soft light of the afternoon, Eric’s phone rang again. It was Hadley, and when he answered, the cheerful voices of Hadley and Joy spilled through.

“It’s connected, Joy!” Hadley said brightly. “Go ahead, talk to Daddy.”

“Hello? Hello? Daddy, can you hear me?” Joy’s voice chirped with excitement.

A warm smile spread across Eric’s face. “I hear you loud and clear, Joy. What’s on your mind, sweetheart?”

“Daddy,” Joy’s voice bubbled with delight. “Mommy whipped up the tastiest chicken today. We’re waiting for you to come home so we can all have dinner together!”

tender warmth flooding through him. “That sounds absolutely mouthwatering. I’ll be home early, I

to Hadley. “Daddy says he is coming

the line as she spoke to Eric. “So, you’ll be joining us for dinner

replied with a soft chuckle. “I’ll wrap up work on time—no

I will be waiting

“Sounds perfect.”

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his attention to the stack of documents

phone buzzed again—this

came

Eric’s brow furrowed slightly. “What’s

located Linda. She routed through Kronio

returned to Srixby. A

her to Silver Villas for now,” he directed, recalling an earlier conversation with Ernest, who was tied