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

Chapter 1583:

“Thank you, Mr. Holland.” Ernest smiled and then glanced toward Elissa. “About our wedding plans…” he said casually, yet his voice carried weight. “I’ve been prepared for this moment from the beginning. I’m ready.”

Addy blinked, caught off guard, before turning his gaze toward his granddaughter.

Across the table, Elissa was in mid-sip of her soup. At Ernest’s words, she choked on the spoonful, coughing as her eyes flew to him in disbelief.

“Easy now,” Ernest said with a gentle chuckle, leaning in slightly. “Careful—you’re always this clumsy, aren’t you?”

Ernest handed Elissa a napkin with quiet care, and then turned back to Addy as though the interruption hadn’t fazed him.

“I’m a few years older than Elissa,” he said calmly. “At my age, marriage isn’t something I take lightly. I should be thinking seriously about it… Believe me when I say I know exactly what I want—but I won’t rush her. It has to be her decision as well.”

still processing Ernest’s earlier declaration. He nodded

settling into his voice. “Elissa’s last marriage… left its mark. She has every reason to be cautious.” He turned

subtext loud and clear. He knew about Elissa’s past,

They exchanged a glance, this time without smugness.

eyes softened with rare approval. “Mr. Flynn, please,

“Thank you, Mr. Holland.”

starts at

in his study—there

the couch, quietly reviewing

of neatly arranged fruit. “Is it alright if I sit with you for a

expecting the polite nod she usually received from men. After all, few ever refused her. But Ernest didn’t even glance up as he

She hadn’t expected that from him. Not with her charm. Still, she stood