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.

now, he had held back. But

told you time and time again—there is nothing between Linda and me.

shook her head with an easy, knowing smile. “You don’t have to lie to me!

leaned back against the pillows, her tone turning almost

earlier…” Her words landed precisely where they were meant to. “For you, following Ernest’s lead has always been second nature.

want Ernest

?? ????????

mind scrambled for the right words, but none came. How was he

arched an eyebrow, watching him

“Because what?”

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

Then, something clicked.

gaze at him. “Is it

you see this as your

“Hadley…”

I see it now!” Hadley clapped her hands together,