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

Chapter 190

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”

Chapter 190 A Cheat

“ow!” A sharp pain made Linda grimace

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

expression softened, he had inadvertently grasped the area where Linda had been burned

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

his hold to her other

go home

way!” She resisted fiercely, pulling away from

Linda turned to Eric, pleading, “Eric, help me,

“Linda… Ernest.”

before him, his gaze finally settling on Linda clutching his

go back, we shouldn’t

questioning look at Hadley, his brow furrowed in

response, suggesting instead, “Given Linda’s reluctance, perhaps it’s best to let

“That’s absurd!”

his brother, saying, “Did you even consider asking Hadley if Linda could

turned to Hadley, realizing he had overlooked her opinion. He had already extended the invitation

disagreements loomed large, not to mention the recent flare–up….

folded and an eyebrow raised, wondering if he was too intimidated

her.

was right there, yet Eric had the nerve to invite another woman to stay over?

grew quiet, the tension was

look and extended his hand, pleading, “Linda,

“I refuse”

merely siding with Hadley.

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

today.

If he agrees to let me stay, why shouldn’t I? I’m staying right here,

turned

intervened, “Ernest. Let’s let Linda stay tonight. You can

After a tense

finally glanced at Linda, who stubbornly avoided his gaze. “Fine, if you’re set on staving, then

he maneuvered his

help him

waiting outside.

Ernest into the car, his expression one of restrained curiosity. “Ernest…”

his brother’s look, Ernest gave a

tense jaw, Eric asked, “Is there really someone

Ernest lapsed into silence.

period, he

“Ernest?”

Time to

evaded a direct reply. To Quentin, he said,

“Understood.”

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

would Linda take?

her arms crossed,

came back inside

plans “Should I head

and gently caught her wrist. “No

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