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

Chapter 661

Chapter 661:

“I’ll step away to handle this call.”

“Very well.”

Swiveling on his heel, Eric answered the call, his countenance shadowed with displeasure. “Ernest, where on earth are you?”

“I’m already at the hospital, just moments from her floor,” came the reply. “Alright.”

Eric ended the call with a flick of his thumb and strode purposefully toward the elevator. His eyes quickly caught sight of Ernest and…

Quentin emerged from the elevator.

“Eric.” Ernest inclined his head in greeting, his poised and sophisticated features betraying a trace of weariness.

“How is Linda faring? Is she out of danger?”

“Ernest.” Eric fixed his brother with a steady gaze, sidestepping the question entirely. Instead, he countered, “Kira mentioned you stepped out this afternoon. Care to enlighten me on what’s been occupying your time lately?”

expression stiffened, and his lips formed a tight line as

“Eric…”

couldn’t find the

a cold sense of apprehension. “What is it? Why can’t you just say

silent, refusing

you tell

reaction was telling—his eyes darted

𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 ➤ gⱯ︎𝗅︎𝗇︎𝗈︎ν︎𝖊︎𝗅︎𝘀︎⸱ⅽ︎𝗈︎𝗆

Eric, shocked by the implications, moved closer and lowered his tone. “Talk

seemed tormented, his face

“Ernest!”

pulling Eric back gently. “Mr. Flynn, please, your brother knows what he’s doing. Please don’t press

“Am I pressing him?”

“Ernest, you don’t have to involve me in your private affairs, but please, be sure of your actions!” He gestured toward

sugar. What if it’s worse next time? If something serious happens to her, will you still not be there

expression darkened upon hearing this, and

quietly, his initial confusion and dissatisfaction giving way

your brother—go check on Linda. She