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

Chapter 1010:

Ernest led Elissa to the bathroom and said softly, “I’ll shut the door but I’ll remain right here outside. If it makes you feel safer, you can lock it.”

“Okay,” Elissa nodded.

His gentle hold on her hand already made her feel shy, and his thoughtful words made her blush even more.

“Th-thank you,” she stammered.

“You’re welcome.”

With that, Ernest stepped away and shut the door behind him.

Elissa awkwardly went about her activity, taking her time. After finishing, she turned on the tap to wash her hands when suddenly, her phone buzzed in her pocket. In the silence of the night, the ringtone sounded unusually loud.

It was her old phone, but since her time at the sanatorium, she had started using a new SIM card to keep Robin at bay. Since her stay there, her phone rarely rang. Except for Hadley, there was hardly anyone who would call her. Elissa paused, unsure. Could it be Hadley?

She clumsily reached for her phone and answered the call. “Hello?”

on the other end. “Finally, I’m able

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stammered, her voice quivering

Robin’s voice dripped with scorn. “I nearly caught you both before! Elissa, just wait. Once I get you, I’ll expose you for what you are. You’re nothing but a slut. I’ll destroy you for the world to see! You remember how that feels, right? Ready for another round?

Elissa let out a scream, hurled her phone, and

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door, Ernest heard her shout.

that she could have tripped or hurt herself, Ernest quickly turned the doorknob and swung

rushed straight into him. Her face was ghostly pale, and her eyes were

“Elissa!”

grew tense as he caught her just in time. Gently, he placed his hand

faintly, “It’s him,

blankly, and her

“Him?”

worry. He didn’t need further explanation to