The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Through him, I had learned the true depths of human depravity.

That night, when Jean called and asked if I had succeeded in divorcing him, I said no. She was livid and started shouting profanities at him.

I stopped her. “I need your help,”

“All cars, Tay.”

“I want to sell my company’s stocks. Your web of connections is wide enough to get me potential buyers, I’m sure. Any names you can think of?”

Jean picked up on my intention instantly. “Aha! You’re trying to gather enough money to help Sarah!”

“Exactly. Lwill not allow the Zacks to bully her. If I’m the one who provides her with this money, that company will be hers instead of theirs!” I replied firmly.

That way, Marcus and his ilk would have to answer to Sarah

“Easy peasy. Your company’s been doing well, right? Tons of people will be happy to buy your shares. My brother even told me to quit working on my family business and just invest in your business!”

sell them at a lower rate,”

jolt of encouragement. I

circle. They were all friends who knew my character–and more importantly, they understood I was in

a bank loan and my own savings, it was enough. My aunt had always been competent. The only reason she had retired was that Marcus had whispered sweet nothings into her ears and convinced her it would be fine. But now, she wasn’t going to be fooled

armed with her own competence, she managed to force Marcus

my mother could not–she

the Zacks, I felt a surge of happiness. I could imagine Harry and the

by the court,

was moving in the direction I wanted, could finally focus

completed Lisbeth’s

I delivered my work personally.

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Chapter 43

I wasn’t sure if it was out of respect and admiration for Lisbeth or if I was