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

Chapter 1317:

He gave a quick nod before speaking. “My girlfriend’s dealing with her period, and she’s not feeling well. There’s nothing here for her, so I need you to gather a change of clothes and whatever else she might need.”

The request threw the secretary off for a second. The idea that Ernest even had a girlfriend came as a surprise. Even so, she remained composed. Working in the CEO’s office demanded steady nerves and a calm demeanor at all times.

“Understood,” she said with a nod. “I’ll handle it right away. Just… do you happen to know her clothing size?”

“I do,” Ernest replied and gave the secretary the details.

“Alright, I’ll get started on it now.”

“Good.”

Back at the lounge door, Elissa had been listening in, her face heating up. He knew her size? It shouldn’t have shocked her. After all, during the time she had been blind, he’d done so much for her…

And now he was casually calling her his girlfriend to the secretary? Once he finished giving the instructions, Ernest turned back toward the lounge door.

guard, slammed the door shut with a sharp click. Ernest paused, but then a smile crept

on the lounge door. “Hey, Elissa. It’s

“Go ahead!”

open, and Ernest stepped inside holding a medium-sized bag. Without saying much, he handed it to

in here.” He then nodded toward the bathroom. “They sanitize it daily. It’s safe. You

“Thank you.”

on the floor, her cheeks warm with embarrassment.

to work. Take your time,” Ernest said, keeping his

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door closed behind him, Elissa exhaled slowly. She pressed her lips together and quietly walked into the bathroom. Once she had freshened up,

Ernest had work to catch up on, she moved silently,

the moment he saw her, stepping out from behind his desk and motioning for

eyes slightly, her tone cautious.

a seat.” Ernest