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

Chapter 200 Gratitude Doesn’t Entitle You To R…

What?

Shock flashed through Eric’s narrowed eyes, disbelief etched across his face. “How did this happen?”

Everything had been settled–he’d personally intervened–and regardless of the confusion, Elissa had clearly shoved Linda!

“The police informed me that Miss Harris dropped all charges.

“What did you say?” Eric was even more confused.

Had things really unfolded this way?

Tension hardened Eric’s features, his voice becoming cold with urgency. “We’re going to the hospital–now. “Understood, Mr. Flynn.”

A loud crash echoed as Eric forcefully swung the hospital room door open.

“Eric?”

Linda had barely opened her eyes when she saw Eric storming toward her, his barely restrained fury tightening

her chest.

Smiling nervously, Linda asked softly, “What’s wrong? Who’s managed to make you this angry so early?”

A cold smile twisted Eric’s lips, and his chilly glare intensified the heavy silence in the room.

He went straight to the point, voice sharp and accusing. “Explain why you dropped the charges.”

“Hmm?” Linda raised an eyebrow in mild surprise before smoothing her hair casually. “Are you referring to Elissa? Hadley visited me yesterday, and well…”

“Hah Eric scoffed, his sarcastic amusement thinly veiled. “You’re saying you suddenly became merciful because Hadley begged you?”

Linda’s irritation grew steadily beneath his harsh tone

Her smile remained carefully controlled as she answered coolly, “Hadley is still a Flynn by adoption, isn’t she? Family members help each other. Since she asked, it was natural for me to consider her feelings.”

“Stop pretending you care!”

Eric’s rage erupted, overwhelming any remaining restraint.

Chapter 200 Gratitude Doesnt Entitle You To Run My Life

His voice sliced sharply through the silence. “You think I’ve been blind this whole time? I know exactly how you feel about Hadley. Do you seriously expect me to believe you’d suddenly show mercy just because she asked nicely

“Eric-” Linda faltered, her confidence slipping as her face turned pale.

at Eric and said, “You’re right, kindness isn’t in my nature. But if I’d refused her, don’t

curved into a bitter, knowing smirk. “Perfect! You planned it all along. You knew I was just waiting for her to reach out, didn’t you? And you made sure that never happened”

“Yes, I did!”

face it- you and Hadley just aren’t

“What?”

him. He stood there silently, as though she’d slapped him

disbelief spilled out as

curved mockingly. “You

think

across Linda’s face at his unexpected reaction, and

speaking for her now?” Eric snapped back, voice rumbling with barely restrained frustration. “How could you possibly

“Seriously?”

she bit her lip in frustration.

your head! Hadley’s the one constantly doubting there’s something going on between us. She never trusted you, never like you! Tell me,

that right?” Eric wouldn’t budge.

towering over her in his black suit, its sharp lines accentuating his commanding presence, as he eyed

else, but you refuse to believe

welling as her voice trembled with grievance. “Have

“Why shouldn’t I?”

“Isn’t that exactly

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Entitle You To Run

“Eric, you-

by rage, Linda grasped at her chest, gasping

to understand. Years ago, you pulled me back from death’s doorstep. Without your

your life? Is that

Linda’s laughter. “You’re exploiting Hadley’s closest friend just to make her crawl back to you. That’s manipulation, Eric!

visibly stiffened, his composure barely holding

“If I’m the one making the move, and I’m satisfied

stood motionless, stunned.

just say that?

at a loss for words, unable to find

steely glance. “Consider this your last warning. Stay out of my

“Eric, wait…”

ignored her, disappearing before she could protest further. Thankfully, at least she’d secured Elissa’s phone. Going back

appeared at the

“Linda!”

her palms in helpless surrender. “I kept my promise and dropped the charges, but Eric refuses to let it rest”

all I could to change his mind, but

anyway.”

no sense,” said Hadley, confused lines creasing her forehead. “You’re the

a crime. The victim’s