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.”

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

crime. The victim’s forgiveness

What?

at Linda, a bitter laugh

haunted his memories, had been harmed. Of course, he wouldn’t let it slide. Even if Linda had forgiven everything, Eric would

Hadley turned and walked

subtle smile of satisfaction curling at her lips. Who could’ve guessed she’d be

the next

her hands. Judging from Hadley’s wounded pride,

wasn’t due to pride. Rather, Eric’s fierce protection of Linda had reached such extremes that Hadley suspected even begging wouldn’t change his mind. Yet, no matter what, she had to confront him.

she wouldn’t humiliate herself

had her own strategy—though it might not

to the Flynn Group. Standing before the building, she dialed Eric’s

the call connected after only a few