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.

her concerns, the wedding proceeded as planned. As the Flynn family’s eldest grandson, Ernest would continue living at the Flynn Mansion even after the wedding. There was no need for a new house—just a simple rearrangement of his current living

entirely to Linda’s preferences. After all,

imagination soar with

was Linda’s unexpected decision. Instead of working with a renowned

designers in the world, and with Linda’s standing in the entertainment industry, securing a luxury brand sponsorship

public spectacle—launching an open competition and vowing to select

before the wedding was officially confirmed, news of the grand

statement. A challenge.

Elissa suddenly scoffed, shaking her head. “Ernest Flynn

edge of sarcasm in her tone—unsurprising, given her

sip of her drink before responding casually.

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