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

hapter 219 Why Wouldn’t She Just Admit It

A few beats of silence passed before Ernest let out a quiet, helpless sigh. “It’s not that I don’t want to.”

Then, after a moment of contemplation, he gave a small nod. “Alright, let’s go with your decision… let’s get married.”

Linda froze, caught off guard by the words she had been waiting for years to hear. For a moment, she simply stared at Ernest, as if unsure whether to believe it. And then–her vision blurred as tears welled up and spilled

over.

Without hesitation, Ernest stepped forward, reaching for her hand. His voice softened as he gently reassured her. “Don’t cry… I only have you. No one else.”

“Really?” Linda whispered, her voice fragile, uncertain.

“Yes, I swear it.”

Nyla, watching the exchange, clapped her hands together, laughing joyfully. “Wonderful! Now, we finally have a good reason to celebrate!”

The joy was infectious–not just for Nyla, but for Eric as well.

Later that evening, back at Silver Villas, Eric’s excitement was still impossible to hide.

Hadley observed him curiously, arms crossed as she leaned against the couch. “They’re getting married, and you’re this happy?”

Eric didn’t hesitate for a second. “Of course, I’m happy!”

His response was immediate, almost instinctive. “Ernest and Linda grew up together. They’ve always been close -they promised to be together for life.”

Hadley studied him, her mind churning with unspoken thoughts.

Was that really it? Could someone love another person so deeply that their only happiness came from seeing them happy with someone else?

Had Eric truly let go of Linda? Or was he just convincing himself that he had?

“What are you thinking about?”

Eric’s voice broke through Hadley’s thoughts before she could hide them. With a teasing smirk, he reached out and flicked her forehead.

“You’re overthinking again,” he said playfully. “How many times have I told you–there’s nothing between Linda and me? And yet, you still don’t believe me.”

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Hadley wasn’t convinced. Not completely.

But right now, that wasn’t the biggest mystery on her mind. Something about this whole thing felt off.

Four years ago, Linda had miscarried, and now there were whispers of Ernest’s infidelity floating around. Could they really put all those things behind and walk down the aisle?

Regardless of what she thought, the wedding proceeded as planned.

As the Flynn family’s eldest grandson, Ernest would continue living at the Flynn Mansion even after the wedding. There was no need for a new house–just a simple rearrangement of his current living quarters.

venue to the dress–be left entirely up to Linda’s

the bride’s day, and above all else,

Hadley off guard was Linda’s unexpected decision. Instead of working with a renowned designer, she had publicly announced an open call for submissions to design her

in the world, and with Linda’s standing in the entertainment industry, securing a luxury brand sponsorship would

she deliberately rejected that option.

spectacle–launching an open competition and vowing to

like that, even before the wedding was officially confirmed, news

like a simple bridal decision.

challenge. But to whom? Most likely, the other woman

each other, catching up over their meal when

getting married! And to Linda of all people?”

unmistakable edge of sarcasm in her tone–unsurprising, given her past run–ins

took a sip of her drink before responding casually. “Yes, that’s right.”

clicked her tongue. “Well… let’s just say he has

Hadley chuckled, shaking her head. “To

along, but then leaned in slightly. “By the way, I also submitted a design for

lifted in surprise.

“Why do you look so shocked?” Hadley hesitated before

realization dawned.

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But in the

her expression. “Aren’t you afraid Linda might come after you?”

But so what? I have to

“This is an opportunity. What if they actually like my design? It could finally get my name

“That’s true. At the end of the day, it’s about the work. If she really decides to target you, it’s not like you’ll

in her chair with a wistful sigh. “I have to admit, though–Linda is incredibly lucky.

a brow. “Hmm? You’ve met

a knowing look. “Remember last time? When you and Eric had that huge argument,

as if recalling the moment in vivid detail, she added with a touch of admiration, “He even gave me a ride home. And let me tell you–he’s really handsome. Elegant. Refined. The

made another visit to the clinic–this time,

had arranged the appointment

her previous failure. “Doctor, I followed all your instructions, but… I

reassuring smile. “Take it easy. Stress is one of the biggest obstacles to conception. Even with medication,

Hadley nodded, understanding the logic. But how could she not be anxious?

before asking,

“Yes,”

some gentle advice. “You’re still young. There’s no need to put so much pressure on yourself. You shouldn’t rely on this medication too frequently. It comes

already knew that. Colleen had warned her as

She forced a small smile. “I understand. Thank you for your concern–I

but didn’t push further,

nausea or dizziness, make sure

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Silver Villas, Hadley was waiting for him–this time with a bright, welcoming

she purred.

arms around his waist and pressing herself close