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.

at the evening suit before me as an

the most powerful and wealthiest man

circle or league. Would I be seen as insane if I asked him

raged in my mind, but in the end, I decided to go

could happen? Soren laughing at

was the best outcome? Securing enough money to reclaim my mother’s bracelet.

Soren’s contact number, so I’d need to approach Charles.

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

a prior engagement, but he

exactly

the Kenways were wealthy and powerful, but they were also incredibly private. Few knew what industry

have a pen and

“Yes, I do.”

the address, which

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see him Someone will meet you at the door,” he

“Thanks, Charles.”

on the map.

business really was a mystery.

off

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