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.

this a bit much?” Elissa said, pausing at the gate

“I don’t have anything smaller.

staff members waited

Elissa called out, recognizing the woman who had looked

Holland,” Laney replied with a

not,” Elissa said, returning

arm and drew him to

updates now

“What’s with the secrecy? Got something you want

this all a bit excessive? I can manage on my own—I don’t need this

safety during sleepwalking episodes was

haven’t noticed—you were surviving on delivery food. You’re too young to keep

made cooking impractical, and after long workdays ending at six, she was