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?”

look of shock breaking through his smug expression. My words had hit their

softening. “I didn’t mean to dismiss everything you’ve done for me. It’s just….

with waiting for me for a year–at most? She’s your sister!

hell? Was this gaslighting, or was he just setting

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

flinched at my outburst, their eyes darting toward my office.

reaction. He had never seen me lose my temper like this.

the room. I glared at him with pure disdain, my

misspoke. I was jealous, okay? I can’t stand

grated on me like nails on a

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of moments?

a response. “I

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