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.”

that makes no sense,” Hadley said, confused lines creasing her forehead. “You’re the

crime. The victim’s forgiveness doesn’t always

What?

verge of snapping! She glanced at Linda, a bitter laugh escaping her lips—how naive she’d

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

turned and

of satisfaction curling at her lips. Who

the next part

phone in her hands. Judging from Hadley’s wounded

She simply couldn’t stand the idea of Eric and Hadley being together again. In 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 reached such extremes that Hadley suspected even begging wouldn’t change his mind. Yet, no matter what, she had to confront him. This mess was her fault. Elissa shouldn’t suffer the

humiliate herself in front of

own strategy—though it might not be

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

connected after only