The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 68

I didn’t understand it at first, but the more I thought about it, the more it seemed that the Kenways might have orchestrated our interaction from beginning to end.

This wasn’t just about “the Kenways being good people.” It felt more like “they were doing this on purpose.”

But why? I was an heiress abandoned by my own family. Even my civil partner had discarded me.

Sure, I might have been easy on the eyes and skilled at tailoring, but so what? Those traits alone couldn’t have been enough for them to care so much.

Everything; started to feel suspicious.

Harry was still ranting, but I hadn’t been listening until he shouted, “I’m talking to you, Taylor! If you think your mom’s shares aren’t enough, I’ll give you one–tenth of mine, too! And don’t even ask for more–this alone makes you the second most influential shareholder after me!”

His words made one thing clear: he was trying to drag me into his failing business. He wouldn’t have let me take the second spot otherwise.

He truly was a rat, but I feigned Innocence. “Really? You’d do that?”

choice do I have? The doctor said her days are numbered. Her last wish is to wear the bracelet! I don’t

disparity in his affection for his daughters was laughable.

had deteriorated. Edward had said she had a year and

She had brought this on herself. If she’d been a decent person, God wouldn’t have punished her like this.

your sister! Don’t tell

be begging me for help, but his tone

I had a plan.

do a good deed for once,” I said hesitantly

at the hospital tomorrow with the

transfer the shares,” I demanded.

You’re an even bigger schemer than your mom!” he barked.

considering the kind of people I’m

putting on an act. He wanted to transfer the shares to me but had to stage this charade because he knew I didn’t trust him.

of us were playing our parts, trying to outmaneuver the other. May the best

ended, I sat in