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

Chapter 551:

Linda’s patience snapped. “Enough with the act, Hadley.”

Her hands clenched into fists as she stared Hadley down. “Eric and I grew up together—we’re closer than just ordinary friends! Maybe you don’t understand that kind of bond, but at the very least, have the decency not to insult it!”

“You really are something else…”

Hadley exhaled, shaking her head with a half-smile, her expression a mix of amusement and exasperation.

“Didn’t I just step aside to give you two some space? And now you’re accusing me of insulting him… so tell me, Linda—what exactly do you want?”

“Hadley, that’s enough!”

Eric’s voice finally cut through the tension.

His grip tightened around Hadley’s wrist, his expression darkening—not quite angry, but strained, as if trying to keep his patience in check.

“Go upstairs and wait for me.”

“Are you sure you

a sharper edge, his tone leaving no room for

sighed dramatically, throwing up her hands. “Fine, fine.” With an indifferent shrug,

just about to

The doorbell rang again.

like a vice. Panic flashed in her eyes.

𝐿𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in g𝓪lnoνels.𝓬𝓞𝓶

Linda talking about

look crossed Eric’s

and Linda painted

been accommodating ever since they

what had changed

coma, tension seemed to have

just ignore Ernest’s situation. “Linda, perhaps it’s best to discuss everything openly with Ernest.” He reached for

after, Ernest entered, his hair and shoulders lightly covered

his wheelchair closer. “Let’s not trouble Eric and Hadley any further. It’s getting late;