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.

suit before me as an idea began

most powerful and wealthiest

friends. Hell, we weren’t even in the same social circle or league.

but in

could happen? Soren laughing at me and canceling the commissions?

was the best outcome? Securing enough

number, so I’d need to

and informed him that Soren’s design

has a prior engagement, but he said you’re welcome to

exactly

and powerful, but they were also incredibly private. Few knew what industry they were involved in,

a pen and paper, Miss

“Yes, I do.”

which I

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the opposite side of this address, and you’ll see

“Thanks, Charles.”

the address into my phone and zoomed in on the map. But the location appeared as an empty

business really was

set off quickly.

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