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.”

what, exactly?”

“Linda…” Ernest faltered briefly.

took a step closer,

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

to his regular work in the family

had no clear reason to leave so suddenly in the middle of the night. Tonight felt

suspicions, simmering quietly over the months,

0ut th3

“Linda.”

he

forever hadn’t been realistic. Eventually, the child would return to their home, and Linda deserved to know the

didn’t go as

speak with Linda, yet unforeseen developments

might not be the ideal moment, the situation

need you to hear

out, Ernest gently held Linda’s hand,

first, promise you’ll listen calmly until I’m

listening,” Linda replied, her eyes narrowing with suspicion.

breath, Ernest admitted