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

Chapter 580:

Eric cast her one final, steely glance. “Consider this your last warning. Stay out of my private life from now on.”

“Eric, wait…”

He ignored her, disappearing before she could protest further.

Thankfully, at least she’d secured Elissa’s phone. Going back on promises—that was Eric’s decision and his problem to deal with, not Linda’s.

Predictably, Hadley appeared at the hospital that same afternoon. “Linda!”

“You don’t have to explain,” Linda said quickly, raising her palms in helpless surrender. “I kept my promise and dropped the charges, but Eric refuses to let it rest.”

She sighed, continuing softly, “I did all I could to change his mind, but he’s determined to press charges anyway.”

Hadley said, confused lines creasing her forehead. “You’re the victim, and

right. But assault is considered a crime. The victim’s forgiveness doesn’t

What?

a bitter laugh escaping her lips—how

wouldn’t let it slide. Even if Linda had forgiven everything, Eric

Hadley turned and

figure, a subtle smile of satisfaction curling at her lips. Who could’ve guessed

the next part at

leg was injured—but she now held Elissa’s phone in her hands. Judging from Hadley’s wounded pride, she probably despised Eric by now.

fact, Hadley had no intention of returning to Eric, either. Her hesitation wasn’t due to pride. Rather, Eric’s fierce protection of Linda had

herself

her own strategy—though it might not be

Hadley headed directly to the

surprise, the call connected after only a