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

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Ernest raised a brow, trying to read what was going on in her mind. At last, in a deep voice, he said, “You’d be working for me. I’m offering benefits in return for your time. It’s not charity, and you don’t need to worry.”

Then, as if worried she might misunderstand, he added, “Don’t get the wrong idea. Since you’ve already turned me down, I won’t pursue you anymore.”

Staring at Elissa’s pale face, he spoke plainly. “You’re attractive, but not really irreplaceable.”

Elissa froze, her eyes wide in disbelief. Did he really just say that?

Still, blunt as they were, his words cleared up a lot of her concerns. Ernest didn’t press further. “Think it through. When you’ve made your decision, let me know.”

“Alright then.” Elissa paused, no longer rejecting the offer outright.

Ernest stood up. “I’ll head out now and wait for your call.”

“Okay…” Elissa stood up as well and quietly followed him to the door.

bumped into Hadley just

surprised. What was he doing

and a slight smile. “I came to speak with Elissa about something. We’ve wrapped it up, so I’m

“Oh, okay. Bye.”

“Bye.”

was gone, Hadley immediately turned to Elissa, her curiosity

glance. “Don’t get

see.” Hadley nodded after hearing Elissa out, satisfied with the answer. “So, did you

shook her head. “Not yet. The

Locke get along

with Elissa and led her inside. “Think it over. And if you really don’t want

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over the script with the main cast. Her role came second only to the male lead, Draper. The two of them

be busy and might not make it to pick her up. With her bag slung over one shoulder, she took the elevator down to the underground parking

Even in soft-soled sneakers, the sound of her footsteps echoed in the