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

Chapter 249

Chapter 249 There Is Only

So Much He Can Do For…

Wrapped in a long white down coat, the woman lay still, the soft fabric barely concealing the bruises marring her delicate frame.

Quentin lifted a hand, carefully tucking back the loose strands of hair that veiled her face.

As he did, the full extent of her injuries was laid bare–her skin, once delicate and unblemished, was now mottled with bruises, thin cuts tracing along her cheekbones, and the corners of her lips split, fresh blood seeping through the cracks. Her left eye was swollen shut, dark and battered.

Even in this state, Ernest knew her in an instant–Elissa.

His chest tightened, a cold weight settling in his gut. His brows drew together. What had happened to her?

These weren’t the kind of wounds left by a car accident. They spoke of violence, of cruelty.

Someone had done this to her. But who?

Quentin’s voice was low but firm. “She wasn’t hit by the car. She collapsed in front of it–probably from sheer

exhaustion.”

A faint sound escaped Elissa’s lips–a pained murmur.

Her brows knit together, her eyelids fluttering before she finally opened them.

Disoriented, her gaze darted around, momentary panic flashing across her features. Where was she? The last thing she remembered–was she in a car? No. She had nearly crashed into one.

Her breath hitched as her vision sharpened, and she saw them.

Ernest and Quentin.

She had nearly collided with Ernest’s car.

“I’m terribly sorry.” Elissa rubbed her forehead and nodded apologetically at Ernest. “Mr. Flynn, I didn’t mean to cause trouble. I should get going.”

She turned, ready to slip away, but before she could take a step, Ernest’s firm yet gentle grip closed around her

wrist.

His gaze was steady, his voice unwavering. “You need medical attention. I’ll take you to the hospital.”

Elissa hesitated, shaking her head. “It’s nothing serious. Just a few scratches. I don’t want to be a burden. Thank you, really.”

Pulling free from his grasp, she made for the door, but the second she stepped outside, something in the

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distance caught her eye.

Without warning, she spun around and dove back into the car, curling up beneath the seat before Ernest could even process what had happened.

“Elissa, what the

“Please… just let me hide here.

Hide? From what?

her wide–eyed stare and

curb. The man who stepped out scanned the

“Elissa! Elissa!”

Recognition dawned instantly.

him too. “Isn’t that—”

subtle shake of the head enough to silence

clamped his mouth shut.

the shadows of the car seat, her entire body trembling as though the sheer act of breathing might give her away.

before? Was he the reason for the bruises, the split lip,

“Get in. We’re taking her

a second before nodding. “Understood, Mr. Flynn.” He shut the

“Understood.”

Elissa remained curled up, barely

sidelong glance. “It’s

flinched slightly at his voice, and then, as if waking from a trance,

murmured. “Really,

outside, worry still shadowing her face. “You don’t have to take me to the hospital. Just drop me off here

sharp breath, incredulous. “Drop you

frustration was evident now. “So that man can find

Elissa’s breath caught.

together without her

the edge gone. “I don’t do things halfway. If I’m helping you, I’m seeing it through. We’re going to

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The idea of him accompanying her, of being involved at all, felt… too

kindness,

me? How about this? When we get there, I’ll call Hadley and she will stay with you. You trust

left her with no room to

silence stretched between them before she finally sighed, sagging against the

“Elissa!”

at the hospital, Hadley was already waiting in the emergency center, having received the

in advance.

weak, pained smile, but

of her friend–bruised, battered, barely holding herself

the tip of her tongue, but now

that mattered was getting Elissa the

on,” Hadley said softly. “Let’s get you checked

allowing herself to be led inside.

of her injuries were surface–level contusions, but the swelling around her

darkening. “You need to be careful with this injury. The impact was dangerously close to your eyeball…” He exhaled

sight for good.”

Elissa swallowed hard.

treating emergency cases, hesitated before asking,

color drained from Elissa’s

the confirmation he needed.

There are plenty of good men in the world. And even if you never meet

spoke, he scribbled out a prescription with

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