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?

laugh escaped Hadley’s lips, though she kept her voice low and her gaze cold. “Don’t worry, Eric. The room is under surveillance.

flinched, surprised by her implication. Was Linda’s safety his concern? Of course not! Did Hadley even know that he was the reason

not to clarify, particularly not with

her before we intervene? The police can handle you after

silent, her plans momentarily disrupted by his words. Was he

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about was in danger, it was natural for him to

sway him, she directed her question to Linda instead. “What do you

Hadley and I just need a moment to speak. Could you

they need to

perhaps to advocate for Elissa. But she was appealing to the wrong person; she should be speaking

to bide his time, waiting for her to realize her approach was futile and seek him out. “Alright,

couldn’t be better; Ernest was due to arrive soon. He

your eyes peeled. If anything happens, intervene