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

Chapter 550:

He raised his hands, as if to say he had no idea what was going on and why Linda was holding him.

Hadley tilted her head slightly, amusement flickering in her eyes. Her chuckle was soft, mocking. She deliberately lowered her voice, drawing out the words. “Should I give you two some privacy?”

Hearing her, Linda stiffened. She finally lifted her head from Eric’s chest.

“You…” Linda blurted, clearly caught off guard. “What are you doing here?”

“Excuse me?” Hadley arched an eyebrow, her smile deepening. “Why wouldn’t I be?”

“Linda,” Eric interjected quickly, his voice firm. “Hadley is my girlfriend.”

Linda’s lips pressed together. “I know.”

Of course, she knew. But seeing it—watching the way Eric stood next to Hadley, realizing they were living under the same roof—it was something else entirely. Were they living together?

quiet, icy laugh, her gaze flickering toward Eric with an unreadable expression. “So, your darling seems to think I don’t belong here.” She tilted her chin at him. “Should

turned and pointed toward the staircase. “Fine, I’ll just

“Actually… no. I think

was here now. What

exaggerated nod of understanding, Hadley spun on her heel and strode toward

Eric reacted instantly, grabbing her wrist, panic lacing

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“Don’t be like this…”

what? I’m just giving you two

“Hadley, please just…”

who had been silent for a moment,

toy with the situation so effortlessly only

through the air like a blade. “Is this how

“What?”

casually shook off Linda’s outburst, her tone laced with amusement. “Then

sharp gaze burning into Hadley like she was trying to tear through