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

Chapter 579:

For a brief moment, Eric hesitated, but then his lips curved into a bitter, knowing smirk. “Perfect! You planned it all along. You knew I was just waiting for her to reach out, didn’t you? And you made sure that never happened.”

“Yes, I did!”

Linda met his troubled eyes with an unwavering stare. Her voice softened, filled with conviction. “Eric, face it—you and Hadley just aren’t right together. Why drag this out? Just end it already.”

“What?”

The shock on Eric’s face froze him. He stood there silently, as though she’d slapped him awake.

Soon, disbelief spilled out as laughter.

“Really, Linda?” His eyebrow curved mockingly. “You think we’re not right?”

honestly

across Linda’s face at his unexpected reaction, and irritation followed close

speaking for her now?” Eric snapped back, his voice rumbling with barely restrained

“Seriously?”

darkened Linda’s eyes as she bit her

She never trusted you, never liked you! Tell me, how can feelings even grow from

towering over her in his black suit, its sharp lines accentuating his commanding

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but you refuse to believe him. By your standards, doesn’t that mean you don’t really care

Linda’s composure shattered, tears welling as her voice trembled with grievance. “Have you lost your mind? You’re actually

“Why shouldn’t I?”

skeptically. “Isn’t that

“Eric, you—”

at her chest, gasping as words

eyes closed, gathering himself before speaking again. “I didn’t come here intending to fight. There’s something important you need to understand. Years ago, you pulled me back from death’s doorstep. Without your help, I wouldn’t be here today. I’ve repaid you by looking after you and the Flynn family ever since. But gratitude doesn’t entitle you to