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

began to smooth out her friend’s hair. Without asking any questions, she reassured

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 with your friend

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perplexed, “With so many men in the world, why squabble over one who’s

wondered if a romantic dispute

a dry laugh, she responded, “You

Elissa her arm for support as 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 fetched a comb and

may sting a little, but try to endure it,

replied, trusting Hadley completely. As Hadley tended to each injury, Elissa felt only the sharp sting

exactly?” Hadley asked, dismissing the thanks as she cleared away used cotton pads. “You’ve been there for me, too. Friends help each other,

Though they’d known each other only a short time, their

be tough right now. Still, you need something in your stomach. What do you feel