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

Chapter 295:

What?

Stunned, Hadley tensed up, grappling with the reality of Linda’s words. “Ernest is really awake?”

“That’s correct.” Linda’s voice shook a bit, her eyes glistening with tears. “He’s awake.” That was incredible news! Overwhelmed, Hadley balled her fists, emotions flooding through her. Tears welled up in her eyes; Ernest had always looked out for her, much like an elder brother would…

“Still haven’t pieced it together?” Linda regained her composure, her eyes narrowing. “Consider this—Eric has ignored you for so long. Why the sudden change? Why is he now so intent on securing your future? What do you think his motives are?”

Yes… why?

The realization then hit Hadley like a tidal wave, stopping her breath. Her eyes locked onto Linda’s, the truth finally sinking in.

Linda’s smirk widened, as if she’d read Hadley’s mind. “Consider the past—why did Nyla insist on that marriage? And why did he comply? It’s happening again. He has his reasons for suddenly being so nice.” The past provided the clues.

Hadley now saw the whole picture.

Eric from being a rival to Ernest for Linda’s affection. Eric had eventually complied to cut ties with his own

repeating itself? Was

Linda’s eyes sparkled with smug satisfaction. “I actually feel sorry for you… which is why I’m

Linda really just say she felt

chuckle, her voice laced with disbelief. Did Linda really think Hadley couldn’t see through her little scheme? It was a clear attempt to stir trouble

have to actually care about Eric

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Hadley said, gesturing toward the elevator. “Are we done here? Can

signaled the receptionist who had been waiting at

me up

the receptionist responded

Linda was taken aback.

so composed? Wasn’t she

Hadley and the receptionist entered the elevator. As the doors closed, Linda was left

muttering under her breath, “How is she