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

Chapter 1397:

He usually preferred to drive himself whenever he came to pick her up, but with his left hand still recovering, the task had fallen to the driver these past few days.

They sat side by side in the back seat. Suddenly, Eric’s phone rang. Seated close to him, Hadley glanced down instinctively and saw the name on the screen: Linda.

She turned her face to the window, pretending to be absorbed in the passing view.

Eric’s expression remained steady. Without a second thought, he declined the call.

Hadley blinked, confused.

Why was it so quiet? Hadn’t he answered it?

Before she could ask, her own phone started ringing. She looked down, and her chest tightened. It was the same number. Linda.

She had the number saved, but never under a name—just a string of digits. Over time, Hadley had come to recognize that number at a glance.

Hadn’t she just called Eric moments

Hadley glanced at him, confused. He didn’t seem to be reaching for his own. Was he…

the screen to answer, unsure of what to expect.

Linda’s sharp voice pierced through. “Are

look. “If you want to talk to

You think I didn’t try? I did!

Hadley froze.

rejected Linda’s call? How could

This was Linda!

distance and stay by Hadley’s side, he had also made it clear that he couldn’t completely turn his back on Linda. At the very least, he

imagination

he had rejected

process it, let

line, Linda started yelling. “Put Eric on the phone! Hurry up! I said hurry!”

a second and then passed the phone over. “She’s…

and shook his head. “I’m not answering.