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.

me as an idea began to take shape.

powerful and wealthiest man I

we weren’t even in the same social circle or league. Would I be

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

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

Securing enough money to

have Soren’s contact number, so I’d need

him that Soren’s design was ready. I

Kenway has a prior engagement, but he said you’re

where exactly

also incredibly private. Few knew what industry they were involved in, let alone the location

pen and paper, Miss Jones?”

“Yes, I do.”

which I quickly wrote down.

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Chapter 38

opposite side of this address, and you’ll see him Someone will meet you at the door,” he

“Thanks, Charles.”

zoomed in on the map.

business really was a

set off quickly.

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