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

Chapter 556:

“What did you just say?”

Eric’s fingers hovered over the light switch, ready to plunge the room into darkness—until her words froze him in place.

“What do you mean… if I’m not coming back?” His voice was lower now, laced with something unreadable.

Why was it so hard to understand what she was implying?

Hadley opened her eyes again, unfazed. She turned over to face him, her expression calm. “Isn’t Linda staying?” Her lips curled into a lazy smile. “I figured you’d want to keep her company. Especially since she’s so upset!”

What was wrong with what she said?

“Hadley, enough!” Eric’s tone sharpened, his patience wearing thin.

From the moment Linda showed up at their doorstep, Hadley had been throwing veiled jabs at him, testing the waters, pushing buttons.

back. But this—this

darkened. “I’ve told you time and time again—there is nothing between Linda and me. What will it take for

knowing smile. “You don’t have to lie to me! I’m

against the pillows, her tone turning almost

you, following Ernest’s

shrug. “Just a reminder—if you don’t want Ernest to suspect anything… maybe try a little

?? ???????? →

Eric faltered. His mind scrambled for

watching him stumble over

“Because what?”

lips curled into a slow, knowing smile. “Let me tell you why.” She propped herself up slightly, her gaze sharp. “Because you simply care

Then, something clicked.

as she narrowed her gaze at him. “Is

is—do you

“Hadley…”

now!” Hadley clapped