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.

a rival to Ernest for Linda’s

with Ernest awake, was history repeating itself? Was he using

now?” Linda’s eyes sparkled with smug satisfaction. “I actually feel

just say she felt sorry

Hadley couldn’t see through her little scheme? It was a clear attempt to stir trouble between her

to actually care about Eric for it to

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but I appreciate the information,” Hadley said, gesturing toward the elevator. “Are

the receptionist who had been waiting at

me up

away!” the

Linda was taken aback.

Hadley remain so composed? Wasn’t she

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

way…” She shook her head, muttering under her breath, “How is she not