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

Chapter 835:

“Okay,” he said calmly.

And with that, the arrangements were made.

As they left the hospital, Elissa turned toward him, gratitude written across her face. “Mr. Flynn, thank you. Truly… I’m so grateful.”

Ernest glanced at her briefly, his lashes lifting just slightly. “Okay,” he replied again, evenly.

Elissa turned to Hadley and squeezed her hand. “See?” she whispered.

Hadley couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow. She had noticed it too. Ernest wasn’t exactly talkative to begin with, but even by his standards, he was being unusually quiet around Elissa. Yet there was no trace of irritation or impatience in him.

Still curious, Hadley glanced over at Ernest again—and then she saw it. His ears were faintly red.

blinked. Was he… shy? Around Elissa? Hadley almost

troupe.

Blanche finally arrived, her energy still

brings you?” Blanche offered a quick smile, waving her off. “No need to

Hadley had been halfway to her feet but

morning,” Blanche said, dropping her bag onto a nearby chair and

a small tin of snacks across the table. “Here, have something. Now,

story unfolds

tightening slightly

But how could she say it any other way? The decision had been made. The

Blanche… She had once been her mentor, her strongest supporter. Without her, Hadley would never have stepped into the spotlight, never danced

strain on Hadley’s expression. “You look like you’re carrying a thousand thoughts. Out

meet Blanche’s eyes. “I’m here to resign. And I’m afraid I’ll need you to find someone to take over my spot at

Her eyes narrowed. “Resign?” she