The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 37

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Heh, a rape allegation. Divine retribution really was a bitch Harry had finally gotten his comeuppance.

My accidental laugh made Edward even angrier. “How could you?! Since when did you become so cruel?!”

“I learned from the best–you!”

He suffered in silence, seething with anger.

“When you think about it objectively, can’t you see I did nothing wrong? He was committing real crimes,” I reasoned. “Even if you two are on the same side, I’d advise against being on the wrong side of the law, Ed. It won’t end well for you either.”

He stayed quiet for a long time.

I guessed he might have calmed down, realizing he didn’t have much ground to stand on.

Eventually, he changed the subject. “I heard you’ve been desperate for money. Why?”

“None of your business.”

“How much do you need? I’ll give you the amount.”

13,000,000 dollars,” I replied. “Got

for?!” he exclaimed. Is

“Nope.”

changed my mind. Even if he were willing to lend

traitor’s money to buy the precious iten my mother lost because she had been backstabbed by her own husband. My mother’s ghost would probably haunt me for it.

has nothing to do with you,” I

that was the end

around 10:00 p.m. that night.

you’d been in trouble and needed money,” my

Panic crept in.

her in on the truth, and she got so worried she wanted to

pressed a hand against my forehead, weariness settling over me like a heavy blanket.

Grandma okay?” Lasked worriedly.

calmed her down enough to make her go to sleep,” my aunt reassured me.

about the bracelet now,

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course, it wasn’t good!

I didn’t blame my grandmother. She was just an old woman. Edward was the

this, Aunt Sarah

work anymore. Instead,

and sick, right?! How could

I could stab him with my tailor’s