The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 179

1 poured the rest into Edith’s glass, nearly spilling it over the brim. She quickly took two sips.

I watched, my heart racing

There was no virus or germ on my end–Thadn’t even taken a sip.

But what about the drug she’d spiked in my drink? I had no idea what it was–or its effect.

Yes, I was feeling uneasy. But then again, if anything happened, it would be her own fault. She did this to herself!

While she answered Edward’s call, I texted Cherry, asking: ber to call me in ten minutes with an excuse- something urgent at the company. I had about five or six mutes left.

Edith was still fuming. She gulped down more orange juice and continued her tirade. “Do you ever look at yourself and feel disgusted by the failure you’ve become?

“You had a hand in your sister’s death. You sent your own dad to jail. I heard you cornered your stepmother.

“And now you want to divorce a man who’s done nothing but remain faithful to you. What do you think you’ll gain from all this? Do you see how alone you are?”

Inodded. “Oh, you’re right. I didn’t realize how amazing I am for pulling off all of that alone!”

was so enraged she

phone rang. “Hello, Cherry? No, I’m not at my workshop. What? Mr. Young

“Sorry, duty calls.

leaving already?! But you’ve hardly eaten

and headed

could hear Edith frantically

breathing heavily. “My brother is coming to

“Why?” I asked.

can’t just divorce him!” she replied,

was stunned. So that was her plan? To drug me and offer me to Edward,

could they come up with something like this to

way. Not even God can stop me from

Edith winced and pressed her hand to

watched her, alarmed.

I asked.

winced again. “How… It should have been her…”

“What?” Tasked, confused.

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