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

Chapter 695:

That had been a close call!

She had nearly let her emotions sway her better judgment.

Tonight, as she prepared the steamed pear for Eric, she had foolishly entertained the notion of building something lasting between them.

Even if only for a fleeting moment, how could she have let such a naive thought take root?

Thank heavens for that phone call—it had whisked Eric away and snapped her back to reality.

In the car, Eric’s hands clenched the steering wheel, his brow creased with unease, a restless storm brewing in his chest.

His thoughts swirled around Hadley. What was she doing now? Had she drifted off? Her sleep was always so light—she simply couldn’t fall asleep in mere seconds, could she? So why hadn’t she responded when he left?

He had mentioned the sleet outside, yet she seemed not to hear, not even sparing a simple “Drive safely” as he departed.

had sensed a closeness blossoming between them. But just now, it felt as though she had retreated to the starting line, leaving

phone buzzed sharply, pulling him back to reality. It

Eric said, gathering his

Linda’s voice trembled on the

crash over

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“Linda, where are you?”

laced with fear and barely contained

where I am. It’s dark, and—” A

is searching

slammed his foot on the gas pedal, the engine roaring as he tore

“Mr. Flynn!”

already located Linda’s car. But something was wrong. The car door was wide open. And Linda

surroundings, his pulse quickening. She wouldn’t have gone far. Maybe she stepped out for

Eric said, his