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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Over the phone, the officers had explained that Elissa was involved in an altercation. Upon arriving, she found Elissa alone on a bench, looking disheveled with bruises marring her pale face. Blood trickled from her forehead

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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 with your friend later. Is a

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a quick stop at a pharmacy for some supplies. Back at Elissa’s place, Hadley fetched a

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tended to each injury, Elissa felt only the sharp sting of

cleared away used cotton pads.

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tidying up, Hadley gestured toward Elissa’s swollen lip. “Eating must be tough right now. Still, you need something in