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

Chapter 198 Consider That Slap A Kindness

Hadley’s foot caught on something, causing her to lose her balance and lurch forward.

“Ah!”

For a moment, everything went blank, yet instinctively, she threw out her hands, her palms and knees absorbing

the impact of the fall.

Hadley managed to avoid hitting the ground completely? Linda watched with a smirk, arms crossed, and then

turned to walk away.

Was Linda leaving just like that?

With a swift motion, Hadley regained her footing, seized Linda’s arm, and struck her sharply across the cheek.

Linda froze, touching her face in shock. “Hadley, you wretch!”

Wretch?

A cold sneer crossed Hadley’s lips as anger blazed in her eyes.

If not for her quick reflexes, the fall might have endangered her unborn child.

“Consider that slap a kindness,” Hadley hissed, her voice cold.

“Hah?” Linda's disbelief erupted into scornful laughter, and then, in a swift motion, she twisted Hadley’s arm

behind her back. “You think you're tough? I'm charging you with assault! I'm calling my lawyer this instant!

Cwith me!”

“Release me!”

“Absolutely not!”

“Unhand her immediately!” Elissa then leaped forward, aiming her finger at Linda. “You really ought to let her

“And you are?” Linda scoffed at Elissa. “Do you actually believe I'll release her just because you demand it?”

With her phone in hand, Elissa brandished it confidently. “I’ve captured everything on video! You deliberately

tripped my friend! You're thinking about legal action? Good, we're ready for court!”

She then looked reassuringly at Hadley. “Don’t stress! We don’t even need a lawyer. One video post and her

celebrity days are done!”

Upon seeing an opportunity, Hadley’s expression brightened, and she quickly nodded in agreement.

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However, Linda suddenly charged towards Elissa in an attempt to grab the phone. “Hand it over! Right now!”

“Not a chance!” Elissa clutched her phone protectively.

“Ahh!” Elissa then cried out sharply.

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The sharp pain from Linda's nails digging into her flesh made Elissa exclaim, saying, “You call others wretches,

yet here you are, the epitof one!”

Linda paid no heed and intensified her grip, embedding her nails deeper.

“Elissa!” Hadley sprinted to intervene.

However, before Hadley could intervene, Elissa, driven by pain, bit Linda's hand forcefully, sparing no mercy.

“Ahhhh!” Linda's shriek pierced the air.

The pain was unbearable, pushing Linda to react violently. She flung her arm, and the combined force caused

both to lose balance.

“Elissa!” “Hadley reached her friend just in tto stabilize her. “Watch out!”

Elissa steadied herself and flashed a grin. “I'm alright!”

But just as she spoke, a loud crash echoed, followed by a scream of agony from Linda.

Hadley and Elissa glanced toward the sound- Linda was sprawled on the ground, a heavy metal ladder trapping

her leg beneath it.

Cold sweat broke out on their foreheads as they exchanged a look of alarm.

What should they do?

Linda's injuries appeared severe.

“Hadley...” Elissa’s voice shook. She had pushed Linda-maybe not intentionally, but it still happened.

“We need to lift this ladder off her, now!”

*Right!”

Rushing to Linda's side, Hadley and Elissa set about removing the ladder. Despite her feelings towards Linda,

Hadley knew they couldn't just leave her in pain.

The ladder was cumbersand heavy, challenging their strength.

As they struggled, Linda’s wails intensified. Her leg was severely injured, bloodied, and she seemed on the verge

of losing consciousness due to the intense pain.

“It’s not moving.”

Sweat poured down Hadley’s forehead as she called out desperately. “We need more hands here!”

At her shout, several people hurried over to assist

With their combined effort, they finally freed Linda from beneath the ladder.

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At that moment, Hadley turned to Elissa and said, “Run, now!”

Elissa, confused and hesitant, paused before understanding Hadley’s intent.

She shook her head vigorously. “I can’t leave... It was my push.”

“Go!” Hadley insisted, her expression tense. “I'll take care of this.”

If not for her, Elissa wouldn't be caught up in this. Hadley couldn’t stand by and let her friend take the fall.

That just wasn’t who she was.

“No, I'm staying!” Elissa stood her ground, adamant.

She couldn’t abandon Hadley, especially not with Linda severely hurt-she had to face the repercussions too..

Meanwhile, Linda’s assistant helped her onto a stretcher and then pointed accusingly at Hadley and Elissa. “Stop

them!” she shouted. “They can’t leave!”

Eric was wrapping up a meeting when Phillips cup to him, his expression concerned. “Mr. Flynn, your phone

has been buzzing incessantly. It seems urgent-it’s from Miss Harris‘ assistant.”

“Something must be wrong.” Eric thought, his brow furrowing.

He had still been actively involved with Linda's affairs since Ernest was still in recovery and couldn’t handle

stress.

Taking his phone, Eric quickly dialed back.

“Mr. Flynn! The assistant’s voice sounded panicked. “Linda has been injured on set. Something heavy fell and

pinned her leg!”

What? Eric's expression darkened instantly. “What happened? Aren’t you supposed to prevent these things? If

you can’t manage that, | might as well find someone who can!”

“Mr. Flynn, please,” the assistant replied, trying to keep calm despite the scolding. “It wasn’t an accident.

Someone did this on purpose.”

On purpose?

Eric's expression hardened, his eyes narrowing into slits. “Who was responsible for this?” The sharp tone of his

voice conveyed the gravity of his concern. Who would dare commit such an act?

“Hadley and her friend Elissa,” the assistant said sharply.

For a moment, Eric was stunned, disbelieving what he had just heard. A wry smile briefly crossed his face.

“Repeat that, please.”

“It’s Hadley and Elissa!” the assistant repeated, her voice carrying a tone of outrage. “Mr. Flynn, their behavior

was completely unacceptable! It was two against one! And now, we're not even sure about the extent of damage

to Linda's leg

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Eric remained silent, absorbing the information without interjecting

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After ending the call, he turned to Phillips. “I need you to handle something for me.”

“Of course, Mr. Flynn”

In the police station, Hadley sat in one interrogation room, while Elissa was in another.

They started with Elissa, leaving Hadley still waiting for her turn..

By the tshe was headed to the station, Hadley had gathered her composure and was clear on her next

steps.

The door swung open, and a police officer stepped in.

Hadley sat up straight, bracing herself for what was coming. “Officer...”

“Hadley Pearson.”

To her astonishment, the officer went straight to her and unlocked her handcuffs. “You're free to go.”

Confused, Hadley responded, “But | haven't even been questioned yet.”

“You're cleared to go. Your involvement isn’t confirmed,” the officer said.

Did Elissa shoulder the entire blame? Hadley couldn't accept that without her account being considered.

Exiting the interrogation room, Hadley inquired of the officer, “May | see my friend now?”

“She's still under questioning,” the officer replied with straightforward honesty.

“Thanks,” Hadley acknowledged his response.

Once she stepped outside the police station, Hadley quickly put a plan into action.

Knowing twas crucial, she hailed a taxi and made her way directly to the hospital.

During the ride, she dialed Linda’s number. “It's me, Hadley. We need to talk...”

This call ensured her access to Linda’s hospital room, which would have otherwise been challenging due to

Linda’s prominent status.

A nurse guided Hadley to Linda’s room upon her arrival at the hospital. “This way, please.”

“Thank you,” Hadley responded graciously.

She took a deep breath and then opened the door.

Inside, she observed Eric sitting next to the bed, soothingly asking Linda, “How are you feeling now? Is the pain

still too much?”

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