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

Chapter 1579:

Holding up her phone, she added, “I was just about to book a cab.”

“That won’t be necessary.” A breath of relief escaped Ernest. “Glad I made it in time. If you’d ended up in a cab today, I’d probably spend the next month trying to make it up to you.” The way he said it…

Elissa found herself caught off guard. It almost sounded like they were in a close, loving relationship.

To the others in the room—especially Becker, though—it looked exactly like that. Louisa leaned toward her daughter, shooting her a quick glance before whispering, “See what I mean? Quit doubting. Elissa really struck gold this time.”

Although the comment was directed at Bonnie, the envy in Louisa’s voice slipped through.

“Humph.” Bonnie let out a faint scoff. “Don’t jump to conclusions just yet.” Louisa blinked in surprise. “He showed up himself. How could this be anything but real?”

“Yes, he’s here,” Bonnie replied. “But all that confirms is they’re acquainted and nothing more… Maybe they’re just casually involved.”

toward her mother and muttered, “Mr. Flynn’s been with that actress, Linda Harris, for more than a decade. What chance does

Louisa stared at her daughter,

a glance toward Elissa. “If you ask me, Elissa’s just a temporary distraction. Once he gets bored, she’ll be gone. And look at her—acting like she’s already

now filled with certainty. “A man like Mr. Flynn could have any woman he wants.

“Exactly.”

to handle the bags,

speak with him. Once they reached the Holland residence, Elissa guided Addy

should lie down for a

nod. “Go on

polite to

“I will; don’t worry.”

out into the hallway, she nearly collided with

Elissa gestured toward the kitchen. “I