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

Chapter 190 A Cheat

Was Linda talking about Ernest?

A puzzled look crossed Eric’s face.

His memories of Ernest and Linda painted a picture of harmony; they rarely disagreed.

Ernest, in particular, had always been accommodating ever since they started dating, always putting Linda’s wishes first.

But what had changed lately?

Ever since Ernest woke up from his

coma, tension seemed to have grown between them.

Yet, Eric couldn’t just ignore Ernest’s situation. “Linda, perhaps it’s best to discuss everything openly with

Emest

He reached for the door.

Soon after, Ernest entered, his hair and shoulders lightly covered in snow.

“Linda,” he said as he maneuvered his wheelchair closer. “Let’s not trouble Eric and Hadley any further. It’s getting late, they need their rest. Let’s go home.”

“I will not go anywhere with you!” Linda’s refusal was adamant, as Eric had anticipated.

Linda’s eyes were red as she sneered. “What’s the rush to take me away? Scared I’ll spill your secrets?”

Her gaze deliberately shifted to Hadley.

Confused, Hadley wondered why Linda was involving her in this spat. This was between Linda and Ernest, wasn’t it?

Linda continued, “Scared they’ll learn their respected brother is nothing but a cheat and a scoundrel?”

Shocked, Hadley could hardly believe what she was hearing.

She glanced at Eric, who appeared unfazed by the accusation. Did he already know?

“Linda,” Ernest said, his expression tight with frustration yet marked by a refined handsomeness.

He made another attempt to calm her. “Please, come home with me. You’re misunderstanding the situation”

But Linda stood firm. “I won’t leave!”

No plea from Ernest could sway Linda “Get out of my sight! I can’t stand looking at you!”

“Linda, please!” Ernest called out desperately as he grabbed her arm. “Let’s not cause a scene here, not in front of Eric and Hadley”

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“ow!” A sharp pain made Linda grimace

As tears began streaming down her cheeks, she said, “Release me! You’re hurting me!”

Ernest’s expression softened, he had inadvertently grasped the area where Linda had been burned by spilling

he said quickly, a look of sincere regret crossing his face. I didn’t mean to hurt you. Remember, your burn needs more care.”

switched his hold to her other arm.

go home

way!” She resisted fiercely, pulling

help me, please. I can’t go

“Linda… Ernest.”

his gaze finally settling on Linda clutching his

isn’t willing to go back, we shouldn’t force her.”

questioning look at Hadley, his brow furrowed in confusion. “Are you suggesting we let Linda stay here?”

direct response, suggesting instead, “Given Linda’s reluctance,

“That’s absurd!”

openly expressed his disagreement, turning to remind his brother, saying, “Did you even consider asking Hadley

guard, Eric turned to Hadley, realizing he had overlooked her opinion. He had already extended the invitation without her

disagreements loomed large, not to mention the recent

eyebrow raised, wondering if he was

her.

invite another woman to stay over? Luckily for him, it didn’t bother her in the

room grew quiet, the

another look and extended his hand, pleading, “Linda, please come with me. Don’t impose on Eric

“I refuse”

Ernest was merely siding

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high regard that he’d stand up for her so openly? She

today.

home. If he agrees to let me stay, why

expression turned grim.

imitation, Eric intervened, “Ernest. Let’s let Linda stay tonight. You can try talking things over after

After a tense

if you’re set on staving, then stay. We’ll talk

his wheelchair to

alongside to help him exit. “Ernest,

waiting outside.

his expression one of restrained curiosity.

brother’s look, Ernest gave a small chuckle. “What’s on

jaw, Eric asked, “Is there really someone else in

lapsed into silence.

extended period, he remained mute.

“Ernest?”

to

Ernest evaded a direct reply. To Quentin, he said, “Let’s

“Understood.”

Eric was left rooted in place, burdened by a deep unease. Familiar with Ernest’s mannerisms, Eric

would Linda

the living room, her arms crossed, stifling a

back inside

said, questioning his plans “Should I

wrist. “No need