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

Chapter 193

Chapter 193 I’ll Just Pretend I’m Feeding A Stray

The conversation veered into dangerous territory..

“Linda!” Eric interjected, a furrow forming on his brow. “You’re overthinking things. You know Ernest–once he makes a promise, he always follows through. And he made a promise to you, didn’t he?”

“Yeah…” Linda nodded, though her agreement felt hollow.

“Try not to worry,” Eric continued, assuming his words had set her mind at rest. “Ernest would never betray you

Never?

She’d once believed that wholeheartedly. Now, she wasn’t so certain.

“Let’s just drop it,” Linda murmured, regaining her composure.

She went back to preparing breakfast, flashing a faint smile. “It’s been a while since you had my cooking. Make sure you eat plenty later.”

“Thank you, but this was too much trouble,” Eric said. “The housekeeper will be here soon…”

“Hey, Eric.” Linda suddenly looked up and interrupted him. “I couldn’t find any ketchup earlier. Did you run

out?”

“Really?” Eric stood immediately, concern creasing his forehead. “I can go out and buy some!”

“No, there’s no need!” Linda tried to stop him with a small laugh. “I only mentioned it in passing. If we have it, great–if not, it’s fine. You know I’ve never really been a big fan of ketchup.”

“That won’t work. Hadley needs it–she won’t eat without ketchup. The store nearby should have some.”

“Hey, Eric…

”

Linda began, but he was already on his way out. She watched him go, eyes darkening slightly.

He’d been so thoughtful toward Hadley these days.

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Eric came back later than expected, a bottle of ketchup in hand, which he placed on the table.

That took a while, Linda commented.

He explained, “The store downstairs didn’t have the brand Hadley likes, so I had to look elsewhere.” As he spoke, footsteps sounded from the staircase–Hadley was coming down.

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“Hadley”

locked on her, reading every shift

already?

you and Linda beat me to it,” she replied with a slight smile.

choice of words “you and Linda“-neatly

in his chest and took Hadley’s wrist. “Come have breakfast. Linda made something nice for

her

when she heard them

unmistakable contempt

ahead and sit,” Eric said, letting go of Hadley’s

gently guiding her away from the stovetop. “I’ve got

Linda had already put in the effort, he felt it would be rude for

tight smile and stepped back. “Alright. Bacon’s

her and Hadley alone at the table, facing each other.

inhaled deeply. “Smells amazing, I’ll bet it tastes

didn’t make

eggs with the

slowly, her lips curving in a subtle smile. “I know. But Erie insists I eat, so…

at Hadley’s self–assured

frustration and jealousy she’d

surface

Hadley’s perfect yet infuriating

Go! Right now!”

smile vanished in an instant, replaced by an icy stare. “What did you just say

out of here.” Hadley shot a sidelong glance

if I told him exactly

brow, Linda answered coolly, “Do it. Think a

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193 III Just Pretend I’m Feeding

twenty years we’ve known each

carrying a plate in each hand. “Breakfast’s ready!”

insist on staying, then eat. I’ll

on the table,

picked up on

beside Hadley. “Sorry for the delay. Shall we

replied, breaking the uncomfortable

for a piece of crispy bacon–not for herself, but

I was

was open her mouth. But Linda’s jab about

no way she’d take even

the food closer.

Suddenly–smack!

Hadley slapped Linda’s hand

the bacon–slipped from Linda’s grip and

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