The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 44

Chapter 44

I had to use all of my strength to force the tears back.

It hurt so much because the attack had come from someone used to love.

Despair and hate filled me. My fingers trembled.

Then, suddenly, I asked, “Will you keep going as long as I lep raising the price?”

Edward looked pained. “Please stop, Tay.”

I smiled at him and shouted, “20,000,000 dollars!”

What was the worst that could happen? I’d become everyone’s punchline. My company would be taken from me, I’d be bankrupt.

But if this gambit worked out, and he took the bait… he’d be the one losing a ton of money over a bracelet he himself saw as worthless!

As far as a consolation prize went, this would do nicely.

I know it. Edward couldn’t take my provocation.

Maddison, though, had no idea she was reaching the end of her line. She saw the gavel raised and snatched Edward’s paddle, shrieking, “27,000,000 dollars!”

slurred his words in excitement. “Oh my God! Will we see anyone

Edward would shout at her. But

offer me 13,000,000 dollars, yet he’d let her waste

escaped and

sense had left me. I just wanted mutually assured destruction.

he suddenly pushed my arm down. His eyes were fixed on my face.

it,” he said, enunciating each

eyes were

understood now. He had been trying to outbid me to prevent me from losing my fortune over the bracelet.

afford to

was

that why he kept bidding? Or was it just a moral cover for him

I couldn’t tell.

sure–he was losing a ton of money already. That was

smiled and dropped my

Mr. Kennedy. Or you’ll be forced to pay a really exorbitant fine,” I reminded

frowned. “You… tricked me?!”

nothing. Reminding myself that he was now trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea

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