Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can’t Afford Me Now

Chapter 247 How Dare You Suggest Such Vile Things

Observing Linda’s heated reaction, Hadley suddenly empathized with Eric.

“Linda, are you holding something against Eric?”

“What?” Startled by the question, Linda responded, “What are you implying?”

“You don’t bear a grudge?” With a knowing nod, a wry smile crossed Hadley’s refined features. “Then it seems you’re just incredibly self–centered. Frankly, you desire the affection of both brothers, yet marriage binds you to

only one. You can’t stand the thought of Eric with anyone else…”

“Hadley! Shut up!” Linda cut her off, her face contorting in anger. “What nonsense is this? How dare you

suggest such vile things? Eric and I have a lifelong bond. I prioritize his well–being above all!”

“Save your self–righteous act.”

Hadley’s gaze was cool, her voice even.

“If you really cared as you claim, you wouldn’t have insinuated to me that he would always hold a place for you

in his heart… such remarks.”

The attempt to stir trouble was so evident that anyone could see through it.

“You think highly of yourself, don’t you?” Linda scoffed loudly.

“Me? Not at all.” Hadley tilted her head to the side, pretending to be confused. “Indeed, what significance do I hold? It baffles me as well. Eric made it a point to remind me… that he was injured on my behalf, and it had nothing to do with you. How should I interpret that?”

With a sly grin, Hadley tossed her hair and walked away.

Linda stood there, utterly shocked and lost for words.

Could it be true that Eric really said that?

Had his feelings shifted towards Hadley?

Ernest completed the paperwork and was going back to the OR when he encountered Hadley.

“Ernest.” Hadley greeted him with a nod, intending to continue on her way to avoid another encounter with

Linda.

“Hadley,” Ernest called after her.

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been, and then said quietly, “Could we have a word? There’s something I

his request, Hadley

“This way, please.”

guided her to

offered, pouring a glass for her.

the glass, cradling it in her hands. “Thanks.”

welcome,” Ernest replied, taking a seat opposite her,

the silence, Hadley addressed him. “Ernest, I owe you an apology for today. The blame is mine to bear.”

led to Eric’s accident,

was visibly taken aback, his head shaking

aware of all the

could Ernest

a deep breath and speaking with deliberate slowness. “There seems to be some confusion between you and Eric, possibly involving Linda,

mention of this sensitive issue caught Hadley off guard, her eyes widening

family, rarely if ever brought up

her defensive reaction, Ernest reassured her gently, saying, “Don’t tense up; it’s fine. I’m aware of everything, even the whispers in Srixby about the Flynn

but words

now discussing this with her

a drink from

this because, honestly, what could I say now that the

her breathing steadying.

be more to the story than the rampant

and I have

by his

nervously bit her lip and nodded affirmatively. “I am.”

down on him. “We seldom discuss this in our family because it’s a painful memory,

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his voice heavy as he

when we were kids, Eric and I

their parents were also captured.

major stir in Srixby.

and day, the police scoured the area but failed to locate them. Despite their disappearance, the kidnappers made no attempt to

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