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

Chapter 748:

Ernest, observing Elissa’s fragile state, nodded in understanding. “I see now,” he said, rising from his seat.

Hadley, also standing, asked, “Are you leaving?”

“No,” Ernest replied, shaking his head. “It wouldn’t be right to leave her alone. I’ll arrange for a skilled caregiver.”

A warmth spread through Hadley as she expressed her gratitude. “Ernest, thank you so much. On Elissa’s behalf, I really appreciate it.”

Ernest dismissed the gratitude with a shake of his head. “There’s no need.” For him, arranging a caregiver was a modest act of kindness, though he knew it might not be enough in the long run.

Later that evening, Hadley sent Eric a message, asking him to pick her up from the hospital. Elissa remained sedated and unresponsive. The caregiver, arranged by Ernest, had already been briefed by Hadley before she left the room.

During peak hours, the elevator was crowded.

“Make way!” someone called out through the cramped space.

the chaos, Hadley found herself being pushed back, almost losing her

strong grip around her waist, stabilizing

she recognized

grateful smile, she acknowledged his presence. “You’re here.” She had thought he

surveyed the packed elevator. “Lucky I got here in time

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chuckled, brushing off the concern. “It’s just a packed elevator,

seemed some people lacked basic

“Everyone, step aside!”

through the crowded space as

“Mr. Scott, be careful.”

piqued at the arrogance in the voice. She craned her

emerged from the

have been old enough to be her grandfather if he had