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

Kenway. He was the most powerful and wealthiest man I

in the same social circle or league. Would I be seen as insane

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

worst that could happen? Soren laughing at me and

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

so I’d need to approach

called Charles and informed him that Soren’s design was ready. I wanted to schedule an

engagement, but he said you’re welcome

where exactly

but they were also incredibly private. Few knew

you have a pen and paper, Miss Jones?”

“Yes, I do.”

the address, which I

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see

“Thanks, Charles.”

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

was a

set off

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