The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 165

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The reason I said “again” was that Edward had been drinking the last time he barged into my studio.

During the scuffle that followed, he ended up with a few bloody holes in his knees from being stabbed with scissors, and I got a gash on my arm.

It seemed he’d forgotten all about that incident now that his scars had healed and he was drunk again.

“Yes, I have,” Edward admitted, his tone heavy with dejection. “I’ve been really down, and booze is the only thing that can keep me calm.”

Feeling no sympathy, I merely replied, “You’ve just gotten out of the hospital, and God knows if you’re fully recovered. So, don’t you dare die near me.”

I had already opened my door and was about to head inside when he suddenly charged forward and slammed it

shut.

“Taylor!” He gazed at me, his eyes brimming with emotion. “You still care about me, don’t you? I refuse to believe you’ve forgotten everything from our six–year relationship.”

He continued. “I know you’re only temporarily infatuated with Soren, and I’m sure you’ll come back to me once you’ve woken up!”

pity, merely snickered. “Are you seriously comparing yourself

expression froze, clearly hurt by my remark. “Do you really love him that

than you in every way. Any woman would

any reason to accuse me of infidelity during our

words were the final blow. “Does he love you, then?”

I couldn’t answ

er that question.

he did,

to bear the label of a homewrecker. That was a title no one of his status or background should ever carry–not

years.

said, “Of course he doesn’t. Why would someone like him ever

couldn’t be bothered to dwell on his words. Instead, I had an idea and said,

told you that the judge can still make a decision even if you refuse to show up. Plus, the

you have two choices… You can either do one of them, or both at the same

the documents to the City Clerk on Tuesday, we’ll still have a one–month cooling–off period,

the court

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