The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 182

It was too late. I had passed my phone to Edward.

Sally leaned in, curiosity etched on her face.

Edward’s expression darkened.

Sally’s shock deepened, and she turned to her daughter, stammering, “You… What did you… What have both of you

“Explain this right now, Edith Kennedy!” Edward bellowed at his sister. “What the hell happened last night?!”

“I–I…” Edith stammered, tears streaming down her face.

Edward had lost it. He stormed toward her, shoving the screen in her face. “Don’t look away! You were the one who drugged her! You lied! You fucking lied to everyone!”

“I didn’t! I didn’t lie!” Edith wailed. “I didn’t say it was her You’re the one who thought so! Don’t blame me!”

She turned to me, her fury intensifying. “What the hell is wrong with you, bitch?! I’ve already been punished in the most painful way possible, so why are you doing this?! you want me to kill myself, don’t you?!”

didn’t

try to change the subject,

once, his focus was unshakable. “Why?! Why did you

sure Edward had already guessed I was about to use this to threaten him. He

aside. “Damn it, Ed. Lower your voice.

knowing Sally was on her side. “He doesn’t

Edward didn’t

she did was illegal, Mom. If Taylor reports this, Edith will end up in jail! You can protect her all you want. You can sympathize with her all you want. But the

victim!” Sally retorted.

should be in prison, but she will be too,

understood

for drugging

you make it sound like the worst sin in the world!” Sally spat. “It

I was stunned.

it made sense why Edward and Edith were so messed up in their heads. Their

little sorry for him. He had lived a life of comfort and privilege, yet no one had ever bothered to teach him

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