The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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Chapter 9

Chapter 9

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The situation spiraled out of control, and the guests started flashing their phones, taking pictures.

I was just a woman fighting a battle alone, and it didn’t take long before I found myself at a sharp disadvantage.

Fortunately, Edward’s parents were embarrassed enough to try to stop the fight.

“Please! We’re in public! This is our children’s wedding!” they cried out.

“Don’t try to stop me! I’m gonna fucking kill this bitch today for fucking with my life!” Harry howled. He had completely lost control.

Suddenly, Cameron shouted, “Stop it! Maddie’s fainted! Somebody help us!”

Harry froze mid–attack, shoved me away, and lurched toward his precious daughter. “What happened?! Somebody call goddamn 911 right now!”

crowd around me dispersed, and Maddison became the center of attention

her and scooped her into his arms. “Maddie, Maddie! Listen to me! Stay with me, okay? We’re getting you to

state. My cheeks burned and stung, but watching them caught in the chaos and the ruined wedding made me

good to

the mic from the host. “Hello, everyone Apologies for the drama, but to balance it out, please enjoy the food and beverages I’ve meticulously prepared for you all. I wish you an unforgettable

and walked out.

in my car, glancing at the small mirror atop the steering

mess, but a quick combing

to Harry’s

he married that homewrecker after divorcing my mother, and it had provoked a

made their lives hell. Getting beaten and punished

mild in comparison. I had endured belts, books, and kicks–those were worse. I credited my tenacity for

had been kind to me when we first met. He had shown me warmth, something my family had never given me. I had assumed I had

that “home” would turn into such a cruel,

took a moment to calm myself, then reached for my phone in

brushed against something

and pulled it out. It was that handkerchief.

Chanter

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