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

Chapter 1322:

Kira lingered at the threshold, motioning subtly. “Miss Holland, could you step outside for a moment? There’s something we need to discuss.”

“Of course.” Elissa smiled, giving Locke’s head a playful pat. “Keep at your homework, alright? I’ll be back soon.”

“Okay.” Locke chirped, his pencil still scribbling.

Elissa joined Kira at the door, her curiosity piqued. “What is going on?”

Kira let out a soft sigh, leading the way. “Miss Holland, Mrs. Flynn is downstairs and wishes to speak with you. Come along.”

“Oh?” Elissa’s brow furrowed, questions swirling in her mind. Nyla, back from the hospital so suddenly? And she was asking for her? Though her heart brimmed with uncertainty, Elissa followed Kira downstairs.

“Mrs. Flynn.” Elissa greeted, standing with poised respect, her smile warm yet measured.

studying Elissa’s face with an intensity that felt

had been hired to keep Locke company, and since Ernest adored her—and given Elissa’s friendship

smile curled Nyla’s lips. “Miss Holland, do you know why Miss Schultz, the previous governess,

off guard. How could

chased after something far beyond her reach. Ernest may be unwed, but that doesn’t mean just anyone can set

in. She

said, her voice steady despite the chill creeping through her. Her face paled, and her hands grew clammy. “I assure you, I harbor no improper intentions toward Mr.

narrowed, her skepticism palpable. “If you say so,

voice faltered, “Mrs.

hosts

Nyla’s piercing gaze seemed to unravel Elissa’s every thought. “How dare you set your sights on Ernest? Leaving aside the stature of the Flynn family,

lurched, her posture stiffening as though struck. The accusation landed like

“Good heavens!”

pressed a hand to her chest, her voice trembling with indignation. “I’m speaking courteously