The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 117

Chapter 117

Edward had it worse. The scissors had plunged straight into his thigh, creating a bloody gash.

I watched as blood seeped from between his fingers, even as he tried to cover it.

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My breath came in shallow gasps, shock and anxiety overwhelming me, yet somewhere in the back of my mind, I thought he’d brought this on himself.

The phone had fallen to the side. Amid the silence, we suddenly heard Soren’s worried voice.

I snapped out of my daze and searched for my phone. Finally, I spotted it.

Edward reached for it first, but I moved faster. I grabbed it and stepped back, putting space between us.

“Mr. Kenway!” I greeted.

It was rare to hear Soren–who usually spoke in a calm, mill, gentlemanly manner–sound so anxious. “Taylor! What happened? Are you alright?”

Edward. “Nothing. Just a little situation can

sure about that? Should

Anyway, I have to go for now. I’ll talk to you

the call and watched Edward rise. Blood still seeped from his thigh, and his palm was slick with

might fuel his anger, I warned him,

blood on my arm, and his expression

he said. “Shouldn’t we go

fine,” I

sleeves had protected my arm from most of the blade, and it

think, Taylor. You’ll never be one of them. You need to stop holding onto that

for your opinion,” I

to take a step toward me, but his legs were shaky. It could have been the pain or the blood loss. Either way, he ended up

to help him up. Instead, I called

to be escorted out by

he admitted defeat. “Fine then, Taylor. You’re colder than I

out, his wounded leg dragging behind him.

from the floor, I took out

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Chapter 117