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

Chapter 1664:

“Yes.” Ernest’s forehead creased as he nodded deliberately. “At that particular moment in time, that was indeed the truth of the situation.”

But now everything had shifted beneath their feet like tectonic plates.

“Ernest!”

Without warning, Linda lunged forward and seized Ernest’s hand in a desperate grip, her face tilted upward, eyes swimming with undisguised pleading.

“If that’s truly what happened, then sever ties with her! This instant! Please?”

Her voice cracked with emotion. “You belonged to me first! We are the ones destined to share our lives!”

“Linda.” Ernest’s expression descended into something grave and immovable as he shook his head with agonizing slowness.

That opportunity has long since passed us

months earlier, his

during those earlier days, his heart had remained an empty chamber, echoing only with memories of what they once shared. He would have sacrificed anything—everything—for Linda, driven

now… now he

chill blossomed from the center of her chest, radiating outward until

“You… you…”

finally regained her voice, her lips quivered with such intensity that the words

you dare tell me… you’ve genuinely

opens doors to new

direct confirmation, his gaze shifting

If our relationship continues its current course, marriage

to block out an unbearable sight, yet they could not contain the flood of tears that cascaded down

voice softened with a