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

Chapter 408:

Ernest didn’t budge. His fingers tightened around the delicate hairpin, his expression dark with frustration.

“Ernest!” Eric stepped in, his tone calm but firm. “It’s definitely here. The other hairpin is somewhere in the garden—we will find it. But your health? That matters more. If you don’t rest, neither will Grandma. Do it for her, alright?”

For the first time since the search began, Ernest hesitated.

A long, tense pause. Then, finally—his shoulders dropped slightly, his fingers loosened, and he gave a small nod.

“Okay.”

“Quick! Take Mr. Flynn back to his room!”

“Grandma, I’ll take care of it,” Eric said, stepping forward.

After ensuring Ernest was settled, Eric stepped out of the room, only to find Linda waiting for him.

“Eric.” Her voice was cold, edged with something dangerous.

me the truth,” Linda demanded. “Do you know

wasn’t a casual question. It was an accusation, sharp and direct. The two brothers had always been close,

Eric had been the person Ernest trusted most. If anyone knew the

shaking his head with a

really don’t know. Ernest never mentioned

L𝑎tеst chαptєrs in g𝒶l𝓷ovє𝓁s.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Linda’s eyes narrowed.

Eric added. “You know Ernest—he’s not that

scoffed, her

talking, huh? Keeping his

for him. Let’s see how long you can

Linda exited the room, leaving Eric massaging his forehead in

brother really have

such a thing to Linda, even if he knew, but

evening, tension filled Flynn Mansion; no one

and Ernest gathered around the