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

Chapter 1405:

“Tch.” Hadley glared at him, but the corners of her mouth curved into a smile. “Stop talking nonsense. Let’s go. Ernest is waiting.”

At the entrance, Elissa shifted uncomfortably. She glanced at Ernest and said hesitantly, “I think I should go. This is a family dinner, and I…”

“Tsk.” Ernest clicked his tongue in disapproval. “Go? Go where? Didn’t you promise me you’d stop backing down?”

“But—”

“No buts. Hadley is your close friend. And Eric knows about us. He’ll be happy for me, not angry. Just stay. Relax.”

“Ernest.”

“Ernest!”

Hadley walked up to the front steps. They offered Ernest

faintly. “Miss Holland, it’s

politely. “Hello, Mr.

more at ease than Elissa, stepped forward with a warm smile and gently linked arms with her. “Let them

knowing look and raised an eyebrow. “So,

didn’t dodge the question

“Then let’s talk inside.”

toy room, their laughter

Eric and Ernest began

her in the same school as Locke. That way, Locke could keep an eye on

“If you want her to start next semester, you have

Blathe. According to local law, she held Blathe

with both of them, then spoke with deliberate care. “Srixby’s admissions system is strict, especially for elite private schools like Locke’s. If Joy is going to be accepted, she’ll need to be officially recognized as your

wasn’t just about tuition. These schools demanded more than money. They had standards, including parental status,