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

Chapter 503:

“Yes, I am.” Still smiling, Hadley added, “I need to stop by the dance studio later. Don’t worry about the party, Sebastian; I’ll manage on my own.”

“All right, then.”

Hadley left the store, eager to get home early. An evening free from performances was a rarity, offering her a precious opportunity to be with Joy. Usually, by the time she arrived home, Joy was already asleep. Tonight, however, she looked forward to reading her a bedtime story and tucking her in.

As she waited for a taxi, her phone began to ring. The caller ID displayed an unknown landline number.

“Hello?” she answered, puzzled.

“Hello, this is the police station. Are you a friend of Elissa Holland’s?”

“Oh, yes!” Hadley’s heart raced. “Officer, what’s the situation?”

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that Elissa was involved in an altercation. Upon arriving,

out her friend’s hair. Without asking any questions, she reassured her, “Just hang tight.

aggression. Someone had already stopped by and escorted the other person away. While finalizing the documents, a police officer shook his head and said, “You might want to have a word

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the world, why squabble over one who’s deceiving both of you? It just isn’t

romantic dispute had really sparked

laugh, she responded, “You have a

her apartment. They made a quick stop at a pharmacy for some supplies. Back at Elissa’s place, Hadley fetched a comb

your wounds. It may sting a little, but try

Elissa replied, trusting Hadley completely. As Hadley tended to each injury, Elissa felt only the sharp sting of the antiseptic. She bit her lip and murmured, “Hadley,

dismissing the thanks as she cleared away used cotton pads.

Elissa said softly. Though they’d known each other only a short time, their

“Eating must be tough right now. Still, you need