The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 186

When it was time for debates, Edward’s lawyer focused solely on refuting every point Ash made. There was no sign of cooperation whatsoever.

“I thought the defendant would be more cooperative,” Asli buttered under his breath to me. “But right now, their strategy seems to hinge on emphasizing how happy your relationship was. The judge might be swayed to their side this time. If that happens, we might need a second fri

A second trial? That would mean at least three more montlis! No–I couldn’t bear to wait even one more day.

I raised my hand, interrupting Edward’s lawyer. “Sir, I’m not feeling well. May I request a short break?”

“The court approves a ten–minute recess.”

“Thank you.”

As I passed by the defendant’s seat, I leaned in and whispered, “We need to talk.”

Edward scowled but followed me out.

Once outside, I showed him the video again. “Are you really willing to risk me showing this to the police? Do you want your sister to go to prison?”

phone, his lips parting slightly. He hesitated–a reaction that shocked me. Was

dread washed over me.

through the crowd in a panic. “Why are the two of you out here? Is it over?! Are you two

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your son before it’s too late. Given what he’s doing in there, he’s about to

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son, baffled. “Then why

me, so I forced a recess to talk

voice was laced with fury

the hell, Edward? You’re Edith’s brother. You’re supposed to protect her!” she wailed, beating her chest, her elite composure completely shattered.

sister tried to kill herself We were lucky her doctor found her in time and saved her before it was too

Why is my son

hadn’t expected Edith to actually attempt suicide.

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help his mother to her feet. “S–She

carried, and my support group–who had been waiting outside the courtroom–overheard the

quickly surrounded