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.

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

with his sudden change, trying to be the decent,

managed to snap out of it and steeled my resolve. I couldn’t let myself be

asshole who had shown his true colors. I couldn’t believe in any supposed change of heart

divorce appointment and looked for

it turned out, the next available opening

a away–again!

dinner to celebrate my freedom.

divorce didn’t happen,”

not? Did he

“In a way.”

Maddison in public! You couldn’t have been more dramatic about your affair, and now he’s getting squeamish about divorcing

and explained what

than Maddison in ways

his blood bank if his disease flares up again?”

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stared at her, stunned.

hadn’t I thought

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