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.”

you for what, exactly?” Linda’s

“Linda…” Ernest faltered briefly.

took a step closer, confronting

me clearly: what’s urgent enough to drag you out of the house in the

regular work in

affairs and Linda managing household responsibilities, Ernest had no clear reason to leave so suddenly in the middle of the night. Tonight felt different, and Linda sensed something far

simmering quietly over the months, seemed on

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“Linda.”

gaze flickered uneasily, but he knew

hadn’t been realistic. Eventually, the child would return to their home,

things didn’t go

been waiting for the perfect opportunity to speak with

the situation had left him with little choice

to hear me

Ernest gently held Linda’s hand,

everything honestly, but first, promise you’ll listen calmly until I’m

eyes narrowing with suspicion. “Tell me clearly what’s

breath, Ernest