The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 28

Chapter 28

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Edward was right about one thing: I was in a bind. Constantly–ever since I was a kid. It didn’t matter how rich or powerful the jones family was. It had nothing to do with me

I was a daughter of the Jones family in name only.

Sure, the haute couture fashion house I founded was doing well, but it had only been a few years. Most of the money had gone into renovating that villa.

“Let’s just discuss this once you’re back. I won’t try to take more out of it, anyway. Why would I, when it will just trigger Maddie into starting another bitch fit?”

I ended the call before Edward could say anything more. I was simply too frustrated.

I got into the car and cast one last, resentful glance at the Clerk’s Office.

My phone beeped. Edward had sent a text message.

Edward: [Don’t worry, Tay. Maddie won’t know anything about this. You’ve given me so much… This is the least I can do to repay all of your sacrifices.]

A lump formed in my throat. Tears welled in my eyes. So this piece of shit had a heart after all.

long it took him to realize it. If he had just kept being an

his sudden change, trying to be the decent, nice guy, it was just going to be

out of it and steeled my resolve.

couldn’t believe in any supposed change of heart from someone who had lied and backstabbed me.

appointment and

next available opening was half-

a away–again!

had invited me to dinner

happen,” I announced,

not? Did

“In a way.”

couldn’t have been more dramatic about your affair, and now

and explained

realized you’re better than Maddison in ways that can’t be fixed, and

mean, who’s going to be his blood bank if his disease

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stared at

hadn’t I thought of

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