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.

I should be apologizing for

Elissa chuckled. “Let’s just be comfortable around

genuinely easygoing, not prying into Hadley’s circumstances but instead saying, “You’re welcome to

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

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

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“That works for me.”

were settling in, Hadley felt her phone vibrate in her pocket. She pulled it out to find two new messages—one from

Hadley immediately looked

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

from Denver’s message. It was one

might eventually

felt that cutting off contact now would be the kindest thing

she checked the message from