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?”

lips parting slightly. He hesitated–a reaction that shocked me. Was he

dread washed over

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

Her a

a flicker of hope in

“Please talk some sense into your son before it’s too late. Given what he’s doing

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her son, baffled.

cooperating with me, so I forced a recess to talk some sense

cooperating?!” Sally’s voice was laced

brother. You’re supposed to protect her!” she

herself We were lucky her doctor found her in

I do to deserve this?! Why is my son an obsessed lunatic who won’t listen to his mother, while

I hadn’t expected Edith to

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seemed shaken. He reached out to help his mother to her

support group–who had been waiting outside the courtroom–overheard the

surrounded us.