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

Chapter 1584:

“Mr. Flynn,” she said again, her voice warm and undeterred. “Not into fruit? Maybe you’d prefer a cup of coffee instead? Grandpa’s got some excellent beans. Do you have a favorite blend?”

At last, Ernest lifted his eyes and locked them on hers.

Ernest studied Bonnie intently, thoughts cascading through his mind like rapid-fire calculations. Without warning, his lips curved into a disarming smile. “Don’t go to any trouble. Elissa will be joining us momentarily…”

His hand extended toward the meticulously arranged fruit platter, fingers hovering deliberately. “I’ve never been particularly fond of fruit, but how could I possibly decline when faced with such genuine thoughtfulness?”

With calculated casualness, he selected a thin apple slice and brought it to his lips. “There, satisfied? I’ve indulged.”

a dazzling smile at Bonnie. That singular smile sent Bonnie’s heart into an erratic rhythm, stealing her breath momentarily. Ernest’s striking good looks were undeniable—his typically serious

invisible anchor held her in place. Her mind scrambled desperately for any excuse to prolong this moment, regardless of how transparent her intentions might appear. Seizing upon inspiration, she gestured toward Ernest’s smartphone. “Mr.

thumb swiftly tapped the lock button, screen instantly darkening. “Just idly browsing

weakness. “In that case, perhaps we should connect

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completely as Ernest, without so much as a moment’s hesitation, unlocked his device

to scan my QR code?” he offered, tilting the

to his world. Without warning, Ernest’s eye closed in

escaped as little more

just then. Her gaze darted upward to find Elissa