The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 176

I feigned being caught in a trap and replied, “Fine, I guess have no choice!”

After hanging up, I thought things through. I knew Soren and I had some sentiments involved, but we had never done anything overtly suggestive in public.

I also knew Edith well enough. If she had any real evidence of us being together, she would have used it against. me immediately instead of resorting to vague threats after Edward was forced to end this charade.

I was pretty sure she had nothing substantial. She probably thought she could make something up and see if she could change her brother’s fate.

My deductions reassured me, calming my nerves, but I still decided to show up for Soren’s sake. He was too important a figure–I wouldn’t allow a single scandal to su y his flawless image.

I drove to the coffee shop at the address Edith had given me

I spotted her almost immediately–she had chosen a secluded table behind a row of indoor plants.

I was sure she hadn’t informed her brother about this.

would you like to order? I recommend their Beef Wellington,” Edith said before I had even

need for that. Let’s get straight to the

on me. Can’t we at least try to

she beckoned to the waitress. “Two Beef Wellingtons, two plates of pasta, one salad. And a jug of fresh orange

wine, but we’re

offered a perfunctory smile, trying to deduce her motive.

a meal when Edward and I were together. If

your brother send you to persuade me?” I asked.

“Honestly, I never liked you as my sister–in–law. My brother is the one obsessed with you. It’s as if you fed

don’t think Maddison was the

is gone. Why bring her up?”

had a

straightened. “I want to see your proof.”

lip, avoiding my gaze. “Not

do you?” I

do! You and Mister–Goddamn–Kenway, dining like lovebirds