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

Chapter 631:

Eric didn’t hesitate for a second. “Of course, I’m happy!”

His response was immediate, almost instinctive. “Ernest and Linda grew up together. They’ve always been close—they promised to be together for life.”

Hadley studied him, her mind churning with unspoken thoughts. Was that really it? Could someone love another person so deeply that their only happiness came from seeing them happy with someone else? Had Eric truly let go of Linda? Or was he just convincing himself that he had?

“What are you thinking about?”

Eric’s voice broke through Hadley’s thoughts before she could hide them. With a teasing smirk, he reached out and flicked her forehead. “You’re overthinking again,” he said playfully. “How many times have I told you—there’s nothing between Linda and me? And yet, you still don’t believe me.”

Hadley wasn’t convinced—not completely.

But right now, that wasn’t the biggest mystery on her mind.

years ago, Linda had miscarried, and now there were whispers of Ernest’s infidelity. Could they

at the Flynn Mansion even after the wedding.

every detail of the wedding—from the venue to the dress—be left entirely to Linda’s preferences. After all, a wedding was meant to be the bride’s

imagination soar

a renowned designer, she had publicly announced an open call

with Linda’s standing in the entertainment industry, securing a luxury brand sponsorship would

turned the entire process into a public spectacle—launching an open competition and vowing to select a design that… truly

the wedding was officially confirmed, news of the grand

a statement. A challenge. But to whom? Most likely, the other woman Linda

sat across from each other, catching up over their meal, when Elissa suddenly scoffed, shaking her head. “Ernest

edge of sarcasm in her

drink before responding casually. “Yes, that’s

“Well… let’s just say