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

Chapter 1514:

“You—” The word strangled itself before completion, choked by overwhelming emotion. Becker’s rage approached apoplectic proportions, his eyes protruding alarmingly from their sockets.

“What process transformed you into this unrecognizable creature? Had I foreseen this metamorphosis, I would have prevented your departure with your mother at all costs!” His finger jabbed the air, pointing at Elissa with increasing vehemence, his voice climbing to dangerous decibels.

“Does shame hold no meaning for you? Has propriety abandoned your character entirely? Does this deplorable behavior reflect your mother’s influence?”

His accusation pierced her carefully constructed defenses.

Moisture welled instantly in Elissa’s eyes, betraying the wound his words had inflicted.

of shame? Bereft of social graces? Very well—if that represents your assessment, I shall embrace the

upon her shoulders for half a decade,

ignorant of certain truths, but you possess full awareness, do you not? While biology designated me your offspring, your

Becker suddenly slapped her hard across the face, the crack of contact reverberating through the room. The force of the blow wrenched Elissa’s head sideways, shock momentarily robbing her of cognitive

strategic silence throughout the exchange, erupted with righteous indignation. “Was the physical assault of your daughter your singular purpose in coming here? Enlighten me regarding the specific transgression in Elissa’s words. Has your paternal role extended beyond biological contribution during

The plaintive address carried

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you cognizant of the extensive

entirely around Robin?” Weariness colored

of impatient dismissal. “Those events transpired in the

his words, he drew Elissa protectively toward him, establishing a physical barrier