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.

before me as an idea began to take

was the most powerful and

league. Would I be seen

my mind, but in the end,

that could happen? Soren laughing at me and canceling

the best outcome? Securing enough

contact number, so I’d need to approach

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

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

Um, where exactly

private. Few knew what industry they were

have a pen and

“Yes, I do.”

which I quickly

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Chapter 38

see him Someone will meet you at the door,”

“Thanks, Charles.”

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

was

off quickly.

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