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

Chapter 1138:

Just then, a knock came at the door.

“Come in,” Elissa called.

A breathless voice followed. “Sorry I’m late—there was a serious traffic jam.”

The door to the hospital room swung open, and Cristian stepped inside. Hadley and Elissa recognized him immediately from previous encounters, yet his presence here was a mystery.

They weren’t the only ones feeling that way. Cristian looked just as puzzled.

He scanned the room and asked, “Isn’t Mr. Flynn supposed to be here?”

Hadley shook her head, providing some context by saying, “He was here a little while ago, but he just left.”

“He left already?” Cristian’s puzzled look remained as he greeted Hadley. “Hello, Miss Pearson. It seems we’re meeting again quite soon.” He then turned to Elissa. “Hello, Miss Holland. I’m Cristian Haywood. We’ve met once before.”

responded with a polite

asked me to step in for him. He thought you might need my assistance with your divorce proceedings. Shall

internally at how quickly Ernest had acted. It was only today that Elissa had her bandages removed, and already Ernest had arranged

Ernest wanted Elissa to be free of that miserable marriage. He’d

Hadley’s eyes settled on Elissa, they

“Mr. Haywood.”

before firmly stating, “I appreciate you coming, but I’ll be handling

surprise was

furrowed in confusion. “Is it the expense that worries you? I understand I don’t come cheap, and perhaps involving me in a mere divorce case

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Elissa appeared. “Mr. Haywood, I appreciate your willingness

he didn’t push further. “If that’s your decision, I’ll respect it. Maybe you should discuss

you, Mr. Haywood.

“Of course.”