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.

was Linda calling her? Hadn’t she just called Eric

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

screen to answer, unsure of

pierced through.

shot Eric a suspicious look. “If you want to talk to

try? I did! He rejected my call! Can

Hadley froze.

Linda’s call?

This was Linda!

Eric had once promised to keep his distance and stay by Hadley’s side, he had also made it clear that he couldn’t completely turn

your imagination soar with

he had rejected

didn’t have time to process it, let

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

hesitated for a second and then passed the

his head. “I’m