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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I’ll be right

police station after ending the call, her nerves on edge. Over the phone, the officers had explained that Elissa was involved in an altercation. Upon arriving, she found

smooth out her friend’s hair. Without asking any questions, she reassured her, “Just hang tight. I’ll sort out the paperwork and

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

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the world, why squabble over one who’s deceiving both of you?

a romantic dispute had really sparked

dry laugh, she responded,

they exited the station and headed to her apartment. They made a quick stop at a pharmacy for some supplies. Back at Elissa’s place, Hadley

It may sting

each injury, Elissa felt only the sharp sting of the

away used cotton pads. “You’ve been there

they’d known each other only a short time,

must be tough right now. Still, you need