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?

kept her voice low and her gaze cold. “Don’t worry, Eric. The room is under surveillance. If I were to attack her, you’d have all the evidence you need

was the reason she had been released

he chose not to clarify,

“What, should we wait for you to hurt her before we intervene? The police can handle you

Hadley’s features hardened, and she fell silent, her plans momentarily disrupted by his words. Was he making his feelings obvious

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cared about was in danger, it was

to Linda

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

need to discuss that

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

to realize her approach

be better; Ernest was due to arrive soon.

Eric instructed Phillips, “Keep your eyes peeled. If