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.”

you sure you want

voice held a sharper edge, his tone leaving no room

hands. “Fine, fine.” With an indifferent shrug, she stepped back. “I’ll

was just about to

The doorbell rang again.

her fingers clamping onto Eric’s arm like a vice. Panic flashed in her eyes. “Eric! Don’t open the door! Don’t let him

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talking about

puzzled look crossed

Linda painted a picture of harmony;

particular, had always been accommodating ever since

what had changed

woke up from his coma, tension

ignore Ernest’s situation. “Linda, perhaps it’s best

after, Ernest entered, his hair and shoulders lightly covered in

trouble Eric and Hadley any further. It’s getting late;