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

Chapter 686:

Quentin instinctively headed straight to the Flynn estate after setting everything in motion, knowing that Ernest wouldn’t be able to stay idle in such a crisis.

“I understand,” Ernest said with a brief nod. “Stay put. I’ll join you shortly.”

Ending the call, Ernest hurriedly dressed and made his way toward the exit.

Just as he stepped into the hallway, Linda appeared unexpectedly before him.

“Linda.” Ernest halted abruptly, a flicker of worry crossing his face.

Their many years together had taught Linda exactly how to read him.

Fixing him with a steady, penetrating gaze, she asked calmly,

“What’s so urgent that you need to rush out at this hour?”

Avoiding her eyes slightly, Ernest replied in a vague tone,

“Quentin called; says he needs me urgently.”

exactly?”

“Linda…” Ernest faltered briefly.

took a step closer, confronting

tell me clearly: what’s urgent enough to drag you

hadn’t returned to his regular work in the family company yet, still stuck in

clear reason to leave so suddenly in the middle of

months, seemed

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“Linda.”

uneasily, but he knew the moment

would return to their home, and Linda

things didn’t go as

waiting for the perfect opportunity to speak with Linda, yet unforeseen developments had compelled

the situation had left him with little choice but to

need you to hear me out

Ernest gently held Linda’s hand, sincerity evident in

explain everything honestly, but first, promise you’ll

Linda replied, her eyes narrowing with

a deep breath,