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

Chapter 1316:

“Elissa?” Ernest narrowed his eyes and leaned in, keeping his voice soft. “Out of everyone here, I’m probably the one you’re most at ease with.”

He was right. When it came down to it, she’d rather turn to him than approach her supervisor.

“I think…” Her voice trembled, barely escaping her lips.

But Ernest caught every word. His expression didn’t change. Without hesitation, he shrugged off his suit jacket.

“Just lift your arms a little for me.”

Carefully, he wrapped the coat around her waist and knotted the sleeves in front like it was second nature.

The way he tied the jacket, it covered her waist completely—both front and back.

That brought a sense of relief. At least now Elissa wouldn’t have to deal with the humiliation of people noticing any stain on her dress. Still, the thought of ruining his probably high-end suit jacket made her stomach twist with guilt.

at her, Ernest paused for a few seconds and

to

didn’t argue. A jacket alone wasn’t going

them, Ernest guided her out of the cafeteria, his arm steady around her as they made their way toward the

moment they disappeared, hushed voices began to rise behind

“Who is that woman?”

I thought he and

about Linda? Word

that’s his new

“Could be…”

a nearby table, Elissa’s supervisor

g

a colleague asked him. He raised his hands in defense.

get close to women easily… The only one before was

Ernest guided Elissa to the couch and helped her ease down gently. He reached for her hand and noticed

as he