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.”

for what, exactly?” Linda’s

“Linda…” Ernest faltered briefly.

Linda took a step closer, confronting

Look at me properly and tell me clearly: what’s urgent enough to drag you out of the

regular work in

to leave so suddenly in the

simmering quietly over the months, seemed on the brink

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“Linda.”

gaze flickered uneasily, but he knew

the child would return to their

didn’t go as

perfect opportunity to speak with Linda,

the situation had left him with little choice but

you to

held Linda’s hand, sincerity evident

honestly, but first, promise you’ll listen calmly until

replied, her eyes narrowing with suspicion. “Tell

breath,