Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 458

Elliot took his medicine, and his complexion improved slightly. Exhausted, he nestled into her lap and fell asleep.

Sheena checked the time and noticed that it was already quite late. If she left now, she risked waking Elliot, who was peacefully sleeping. However, staying meant dealing with Corey, which could turn out badly.

Sheena hesitated.

She observed Elliot and found him in a serene slumber. Even asleep, his features were like a divine sculpture, exceptionally handsome. His face captivated her, and she only snapped out of her reverie when her phone rang.

It was a call from Barbara.

“Sheena, how is he? Is he badly hurt?” Barbara asked.

Sheena cleared her throat, deliberately adding a hint of a sob.

“Barbara, you know how strong Corey is. Eli already had injuries, and now they have worsened. He’s been unconscious since we returned to the Jenkins family.”

Barbara caught on to her implication but still asked, “Is it that serious? Corey’s action was quite reckless earlier. So, what’s your plan? Are you coming back tonight?”

I want to stay here and care for

you want. I’ll

angry yell echoed from afar.

finger on him again, I’ll definitely break your legs! No one can stop me

the still–sleeping Elliot. Fortunately, he remained undisturbed. However, Corey’s words seemed oddly strange.

ruthless bandit, forcibly keeping a young man captive?

muttered quietly, “Corey, he’s an injured patient. How could I continue to harm him? I haven’t

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Corey scoffed.

reassured, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle Corey for you tonight. Take good care of Elliot these next few days. He’s a responsible and handsome young man. I quite like him.”

like him? Barbara, have you lost your mind? Come over here!”

words trailed off as the call abruptly ended, accompanied by a busy

stared blankly at the screen. Remembering Barbara’s mention of how she would handle Corey tonight, a blush crept

casually discuss

was upset