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.”

lines creasing her forehead. “You’re the

is considered a crime. The victim’s forgiveness

What?

at Linda, a bitter laugh escaping her lips—how naive she’d been, completely misjudging Eric’s devotion to

who haunted his memories, had been harmed. Of course, he wouldn’t let it slide. Even

turned

satisfaction curling at her lips. Who could’ve guessed she’d be the

next part

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

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

wouldn’t humiliate herself

strategy—though it

the hospital, Hadley headed directly to the Flynn Group. Standing before the building, she

call connected after only a few