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!”

moment, Eric and Hadley walked up to the front steps. They offered Ernest a polite greeting before

“Miss Holland, it’s

smiled back politely.

with a warm smile and gently linked arms with her.

them, Eric gave Ernest a knowing look and

the question and

“Then let’s talk inside.”

Joy had disappeared into the toy room, their laughter echoing faintly

Eric and Ernest began discussing

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

sense,” Ernest replied, nodding. Then, he leaned forward with a serious expression and continued, “If you want her to start next semester, you have to start the

Joy was born in Blathe. According to local law, she held

spoke with deliberate care. “Srixby’s admissions system is strict, especially for elite private schools like Locke’s. If Joy is going

These schools demanded more than money. They had standards, including parental