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

Chapter 1006:

“Yes.” Hadley nodded. She glanced at Ayla. “I’ll go get ready.”

“Go ahead! I’ll grab you a coffee!” Ayla called after her.

After leaving the set, Eric received a call from Quentin.

“Mr. Flynn, Miss Harris is awake. She’s been transferred out of ICU and into a regular ward. Would you like to come by?”

“I’m on my way,” Eric replied.

He and Ernest had temporarily swapped responsibilities—Eric was on leave, and Ernest was managing the company. And since Linda’s injuries had been caused by Eric, it made sense Quentin would contact him.

By the time Eric arrived at the hospital, Linda was settled in her room. Though awake, her movements were limited due to multiple injuries. She lay in bed wearing a neck brace, her pale face marred by light abrasions.

When she saw Eric enter, she smiled and made an effort to sit up.

“Don’t move.” Eric stepped forward quickly, placing a hand on her shoulder. “You need to stay still.”

winced, her movements stiff. “I just forgot

darkened with guilt. “I’m sorry. You were hurt because of

fault. Has there been any progress in the investigation?

a brief

and then guessed, “Was it the

“It was.”

Lаτєѕτ chɒρτєrs ιn g𝓪l𝗇ovєls.𝒸𝑶𝓶

the dangers tied to Eric’s background. His confirmation

the details to himself. “Don’t

Linda nodded. “I understand.”

her condition, asking questions would accomplish nothing. Besides, if the Scott family was involved,

the door, hope

one. Quentin only contacted me. He doesn’t know you’ve woken up yet—but he’ll be here once

softened.

their breakup, a bond forged over more than

conference room and immediately spotted

“All set?” he asked.