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

Chapter 1509:

At six sharp, she clocked out and left the building, spotting Ernest’s car parked out front. With her backpack jostling on her shoulder, she quickened her pace.

“Why the hurry?” Ernest said, stepping out to take her bag, his eyes flicking to her knees with a hint of disapproval. “Don’t your knees still hurt? Why rush? Thought I’d leave without you?”

“Okay,” Elissa said with a small smile, climbing into the car. “I used the spray. It’s much better.”

Sitting close, Ernest caught the subtle scent of the medicine on her, confirming she had indeed used it. Pleased, he nodded and slid into the car.

“To Lion Bay,” he told the driver.

The car set off toward the property Ernest had purchased a while ago, specifically for Elissa when he first found out she was Locke’s mother. Linda had once caused a stir when she found out about it. Now, after all the ups and downs, Elissa was back here again.

The sprawling villa felt excessive for one person.

much?” Elissa said, pausing at the gate

Ernest replied, walking ahead. “I don’t have anything smaller. You will

crossed the courtyard, where two staff members waited at the entrance—a live-in housekeeper and

out, recognizing the woman who had looked after her at the

Holland,” Laney replied with a warm

not,” Elissa said, returning

Ernest’s arm and drew

now on

asked, his smile soft and teasing. “What’s with the secrecy? Got something you want to

remark, her voice hushed. “Isn’t this all a bit excessive? I can

to ensure her safety during sleepwalking episodes was

“Don’t act like I haven’t noticed—you were surviving on delivery food. You’re too young to keep

long workdays ending at six, she was often too drained