The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 38

I snickered. “Did I ask? You should stop thinking so highly of yourself. You could shove that money into my hands and I’d smack it back in your face.

“Why? Because I don’t want to disgust myself or my mom with the money of a traitor.”

“How could you say something so heartless?” Edward demanded.

“Actions are stronger than words, boy. Heartless actions art way worse than heartless words.”

I ended the call right then and there. I was so mad.

But once the anger faded, anxiety crept in.

If Edward knew, what were the chances Maddie knew as well? And since that woman was crazy enough to take anything I held dear, she’d definitely try to bid on that bracelet, wouldn’t she?

No! I wouldn’t let that happen!

I needed to gather enough money.

However, the auction was in just two days. Where could I possibly find the funds?

I forced myself to calm down. My mother always said never to give in to panic. Only a calm mind could devise a plan.

the evening suit before me as an idea began to take shape.

was the most powerful and

friends. Hell, we weren’t even in the same social circle or league. Would I be seen as insane if I asked

mind, but in the end, I decided to go

was the worst that could happen? Soren laughing at

Securing enough money to reclaim my mother’s bracelet.

number, so

informed him that Soren’s design was ready. I wanted to schedule an appointment to discuss

said, “Mr. Kenway has a prior engagement, but he said you’re welcome to meet him at

exactly

they were also incredibly private. Few knew what industry they were

you have a pen and paper,

“Yes, I do.”

recited the address, which

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address, and you’ll see

“Thanks, Charles.”

and zoomed in on the map.

business really was a mystery.

set off

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