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

Chapter 393:

“Don’t mention it,” Elissa replied.

Once they ended the call, Hadley quickly received a message from Elissa with the address and made her way there.

Elissa’s apartment was actually nearby, located in the old part of town, just like Hadley’s own place.

“Made it here?” Elissa greeted Hadley at the door with a warm smile, ushering her inside immediately. “Step in, step in.”

The entryway was occupied by a plastic mannequin, and the living room table was cluttered with various pieces of fabric and sewing tools, both cut and whole.

While they worked together, their roles at the troupe were quite different: Hadley was in the spotlight as a dancer, whereas Elissa worked behind the scenes as a costume designer.

“Excuse the clutter,” Elissa said, grinning.

“That’s totally okay,” Hadley responded, brushing off any concern.

should be apologizing for

chuckled. “Let’s

Hadley’s circumstances but instead saying, “You’re welcome to stay as

pause, she added humorously, “Just a heads-up, you’re on your own

more at ease. “I’ll handle the household chores during my stay

𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲: g․𝗮𝗅𝗇․𝗈ν․𝖊．𝗅𝘀．ⅽ𝗈．𝗆

“That works for me.”

settling in, Hadley felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She pulled it out to find two new

phone, Hadley immediately looked at

managing everything at home. It’s fine if you’re not ready to talk; I’m not going anywhere, and I’ll wait until you’re ready.” Closing her eyes briefly, Hadley was moved by Denver’s commitment, yet it also filled her with

did he remain so hopeful

away from Denver’s message. It was one she found herself unable

eventually make him stop trying

felt that cutting off contact now would be

she checked the message from