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?!”

the one who forced me to make a statement. If I didn’t explain myself, he’d call the cops on me! And he’s

try to change the subject, Edith Kennedy!”

his focus was unshakable. “Why?! Why did you do this?! This is illegal–this

guessed I was about to use this to threaten him. He was at a disadvantage now. His plan had been

tears with a pained expression and pulled Edward aside. “Damn it, Ed. Lower your

Sally was on her side. “He doesn’t give a damn… about

didn’t soften.

protect her all you want. You can sympathize with her all you want. But the

a victim!” Sally

snapped. “Those rapists should be in prison, but she will be

once, Edward understood

for drugging

the world!” Sally spat. “It was hardly drugging. It was just… a sort of

I was stunned.

were so messed up

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

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