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

Chapter 576:

She gave Eric a quick look that clearly meant, “Could you give us some space?”

Without a word, Eric stood, retreating a few steps to stand by the wall with his hands casually tucked into his pockets.

“I’d rather stand,” Hadley said, her gaze fixed on Linda and deliberately avoiding Eric.

“There’s something I need to talk to you about—just the two of us,” she added, her tone suggesting it was time for Eric to leave the room.

“Alright.” Linda, having a rough idea of what Hadley wanted to talk about, turned towards Eric. “Could you give us a minute, please?”

Eric’s response was immediate and firm. “I can’t do that. Ernest asked me to stay with you until he gets here.”

Did he think Hadley posed a risk to Linda?

worry, Eric. The room is under surveillance.

surprised by her implication. Was Linda’s safety his concern? Of course not! Did Hadley even know that he was the reason she had been released from custody so quickly? Did she just automatically assume that he sided with

he chose not to clarify, particularly not with

than he intended, “What, should we wait for you to hurt her before we intervene? The police can handle you after the fact, but they can’t undo the

fell silent, her plans momentarily disrupted by his words. Was he making his feelings obvious now? His concern for

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about was in danger,

Linda instead. “What do you say? You want him

“Eric, please, it’s okay. I’ll be safe. Hadley and I just need a moment to speak. Could

suspicion. What could they need to discuss that

visit had a purpose, perhaps to advocate for Elissa. But she was

to realize her approach was futile and

his watch. The timing couldn’t be better; Ernest

Eric instructed Phillips, “Keep your eyes peeled. If anything