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

Chapter 1262:

“Don’t watch this.” With a protective gesture, Eric placed his hand gently over her eyes. “I suspected things might turn violent, which is why I hesitated to bring you.”

Her heart thumping, Hadley faced the other way.

“Enough games in front of Mr. Scott! Will you speak the truth, or must we force your hand?”

“I’ll speak, I swear…”

The agony was so intense for Remy that his sight began to blur. He nodded desperately, his complexion pale. “Someone directed me to do it… I was compensated by them.”

“Who was it?”

Eric’s presence was commanding as he kept his hand on Hadley’s back to shield her from turning back around. His voice was cold, demanding attention without raising his tone.

“It’s…” Wincing from the pain, Remy finally revealed the name. “Linda Harris!”

What?

figure he supported. Hadley, equally shocked, lifted her

Indeed,

was probably the only one who bore such a deep

“Humph.”

Eric, Hadley’s lips curled into a sarcastic smile.

Eric said with

plan?” Hadley’s smile widened. “Or do we just

as he caught her drift. “No, I intend

Hadley looked doubtful, her nod subtle. “And how will you

should confront Linda directly to fully uncover the truth, don’t you

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“Unnecessary! She’s been harboring resentment

Hadley with her attention. The situation escalated when

alone was entitled to the Flynn family’s support; they

watch, Hadley noted it was just after ten at night—not overly late.

expression showed concern. “Isn’t it somewhat late? You’ve been through