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

Chapter 1506:

“The matter warrants no attention…” Elissa shifted uncomfortably, the intensity of his solicitude unfamiliar to their relationship.

“No?” Ernest’s voice hardened with skepticism. “Without physical evidence, how could you possibly determine nocturnal activity occurred? Reveal the location of your injury, or shall I conduct my own investigation?”

Beneath his cultivated exterior of refinement lurked a formidable perceptiveness and commanding presence. Confronted with this aspect of his character, Elissa recognized the futility of continued resistance.

“Alright! The injuries are here.”

Anticipating his persistence, Elissa grudgingly raised the hem of her nightgown, exposing the damaged flesh of her knees to his scrutiny.

The sight of the mottled discoloration transformed Ernest’s expression into a mask of heightened concern, his lips pressing into a thin, disapproving line. “You…” The single word carried volumes of unspoken consternation.

inner chambers in an authoritative motion.

refusal burst forth with

in vigorous negation, displeasure evident in her contracted brow. “These are merely superficial contusions. The severity is minimal. Medical facilities are

conceding temporarily. “Very well. Do

no essential purpose. The injuries are inconsequential—natural healing will occur within a couple of

to overwhelm his composure, Ernest took a deep breath and

the aromatic parcel on her table and then turned to Elissa, his

Her reluctant agreement hung

with a brief inclination of her head before retreating

from beneath the table and lowered himself onto it, simultaneously extracting

the packaging and arranged its contents across the available surface, the fragrant steam rising from the