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 he really willing to sacrifice his own sister to cling to this

of dread washed

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

Her a

a flicker of hope in me.

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

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son, baffled. “Then why are you two out

isn’t cooperating with me, so I forced a recess to

cooperating?!” Sally’s voice was laced with fury and

happened–what the hell, Edward? You’re Edith’s brother. You’re supposed to protect her!” she wailed, beating

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

losing my daughter… What did I do to deserve this?! Why is my son an obsessed lunatic who won’t listen to his mother, while my daughter has to suffer like this?!”

was stunned. I hadn’t expected

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his mother to her feet. “S–She tried to

voices carried, and my support group–who had been waiting outside the courtroom–overheard the commotion and rushed over.

surrounded