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?”

hesitated–a reaction that shocked me. Was he really willing to sacrifice his own sister

sense of dread washed

the crowd in a panic. “Why are the two of you out here? Is

Her a

reignited a flicker of

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

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stared at her son,

I forced a recess

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 her chest,

lucky her doctor found her in

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

was stunned. I hadn’t expected Edith to actually

t

to help his mother to her feet.

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

quickly surrounded us.