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!”

turned to face him, but instead of feeling sadness or pity, merely snickered. “Are you seriously comparing yourself to Soren? You?”

my remark. “Do you really love him that

a thousand times better than you in every way. Any woman

avoided answering directly, unwilling to give him any

next words were the final blow. “Does he love

I couldn’t

er that question.

didn’t know if Soren loved me, and even if he did, I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud.

this civil partnership, and admitting to such a thing would mean Soren would have to bear the label of a homewrecker. That was a title no one of his status or background should ever carry–not in

years.

said, “Of course he doesn’t. Why would someone like him ever fall for you? He’s just playing with you, don’t

on his words. Instead, I had an idea and said, “I’ve scheduled our annulment proceedings for Tuesday and the court hearing for

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

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

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

from suddenly changing your mind, the court hearing on Thursday

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