The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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.

hated how long it took him to realize it. If he had just kept being an asshole, it would’ve been easier for me to see him as the enemy–someone to avoid

be the decent, nice guy, it was just going to be psychologically exhausting.

to snap out of it and steeled my resolve. I couldn’t let myself be easily swayed by whatever tricks he was pulling!

in any supposed change of heart from someone who had lied

the divorce appointment and looked

it turned out, the next available

a away–again!

dinner to celebrate

divorce didn’t happen,” I announced, dismayed.

not? Did he refuse?”

“In a way.”

He married Maddison in public! You couldn’t have been more dramatic

explained what

conclusion I had. “Oh God, he’s regretting his choice, isn’t he? He realized you’re better than Maddison in ways that can’t be fixed, and now he’s worried he’ll lose you forever

to be his blood

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Chapter 28

at her,

I thought