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.

together. “Elissa, what the

to her lips, pleading. “Please… just let me

Hide? From what?

wide–eyed stare and glanced out the window.

curb. The man who stepped out scanned the street, his

“Elissa! Elissa!”

Recognition dawned instantly.

him too. “Isn’t

subtle shake of the head enough to silence him.

clamped his mouth

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

for

said, voice low but resolute. “Get in. We’re taking her to the hospital.”

Flynn.” He shut the rear door behind him and slid into

“Understood.”

remained curled up,

“It’s okay now.

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

murmured. “Really,

still shadowing her face. “You don’t have to take me to the hospital. Just

a sharp breath, incredulous. “Drop

frustration was evident now. “So that man can find you

Elissa’s breath caught.

it together without her saying

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

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The idea of him accompanying her, of being involved

kindness, truly.

unease, he added, “You don’t trust me? How about this? When we

her with no room to

the door in reluctant surrender. She couldn’t refuse him now. Not after

“Elissa!”

they arrived at the hospital, Hadley was already waiting in the emergency

in advance.

weak, pained smile, but

the sight of her friend–bruised, battered, barely holding

tip of her tongue, but

thing that mattered was getting Elissa the

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

allowing herself to be led inside.

but the swelling around her eye was

need to be careful with this injury. The impact was dangerously close to your eyeball…” He exhaled sharply before adding, “You could’ve

sight for good.”

Elissa swallowed hard.

accustomed to treating emergency cases, hesitated before asking, “Was it your partner who did

color drained from Elissa’s

the confirmation he needed. His jaw

his voice sharp with disapproval. “You need to cut that toxic partner out of your life. There are plenty

scribbled out a prescription with swift

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