The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 61

“If that’s what you think, what am I gonna say? It’s not like you remain single for me,” I snapped, deliberately trying to provoke him further.

Edward glared at me, his eyes wide, his breaths coming in ragged bursts.

After a moment, he growled, “No wonder you’ve turned so old to every bit of goodwill I’ve shown you. You’ve found someone better, haven’t you?

“I thought Maddie was exaggerating, but now I see you for who you are, Taylor. I didn’t know you were such a disgraceful gold digger!!

This man could fabricate any narrative to justify his twisted beliefs, couldn’t he?

I laughed bitterly at his accusation.

“Seriously? An asshole who betrayed the vows of our civil union, our years–long relationship, and the values you claimed to hold sacred–someone who even backstabbed the person who saved his life–is lecturing me about being a disgrace?” I fired back.

“Anyone else in the world could call me names, but you? You have no right! Hell, I was the one who kept you alive for years! And this is how you repay your lifesaver?”

fleeting look of shock breaking through his smug

everything you’ve done for me. It’s just….

sister! Shouldn’t you be proud that the man you

this gaslighting, or was he just setting

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couldn’t even muster

“And don’t even think about missing the appointment later today! Now, get the fuck

colleagues flinched at my outburst, their eyes darting toward

He had never seen

oppressive silence descended over the room. I glared at him with pure disdain,

speaking again, his voice subdued. “I’m sorry, Tay. I misspoke. I was jealous, okay? I can’t stand seeing other men being nice

words grated on me like nails on a chalkboard.

someone so outwardly charming become so utterly repugnant in a

of moments?

it with a response. “I said get out, Edward

raised his hands, desperate. “Wait, Tay! I need to