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.

my nature. But if I’d refused her, don’t you think she would’ve come running

but then his lips curved into a bitter, knowing smirk. “Perfect! You planned it all along. You knew I was just

“Yes, I did!”

face it- you and Hadley just aren’t right together. Why drag

“What?”

face froze him. He stood there silently, as

spilled out as

Linda?” His eyebrow curved mockingly. “You think

you honestly think you are?”

face at his unexpected reaction, and irritation followed close

back, voice rumbling with

“Seriously?”

Linda’s eyes as she bit her lip in frustration.

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

right?” Eric wouldn’t

black suit, its sharp lines accentuating his commanding presence, as he eyed her coldly.

there’s no one else, but you refuse to believe him. By your standards, doesn’t that mean you don’t really care

as her voice trembled with grievance. “Have you lost your mind? You’re actually putting Hadley and me on the

“Why shouldn’t I?”

narrowed skeptically. “Isn’t that exactly

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“Eric, you-

rage, Linda grasped at her chest,

intending to fight. There’s something important you need to understand. Years ago, you pulled me back from death’s doorstep. Without your help, I wouldn’t be here today. I’ve repaid you by looking after you and the Flynn family ever since. But gratitude doesn’t entitle you to

life? Is that a joke?”

“You’re exploiting Hadley’s closest friend just to make her crawl back to you. That’s

stiffened, his composure barely holding

he replied, “If I’m the one making the move, and

motionless,

really just say

for words, unable to find a rebuttal.

steely glance. “Consider this your last

“Eric, wait…”

her, disappearing before she could protest further. Thankfully, at least she’d secured Elissa’s phone. Going back on promises–that was

at the hospital that same

“Linda!”

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

I could to change his mind,

anyway.”

said Hadley, confused lines creasing her forehead. “You’re the victim, and even you aren’t

a crime. The victim’s forgiveness