The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 211

My joy suddenly evaporated when my phone rang, displaying Edward’s name. He hadn’t called in days, so it was likely he had received his copy of the judge’s verdict.

I picked up the phone and muttered to myself, wondering he would try to appeal.

What was I supposed to do if that were the case? Should I really send Edith to prison? After all, she had already suffered so much.

No. I wasn’t going to play the saint now. Her imprisonment was part of my terms, and I would follow through if Edward decided to back out.

With that, I steadied myself and answered the call. “Yes?”

“Taylor…” Edward’s voice was heavy, almost lifeless. “Did you receive the verdict?”

I kept my tone cold and detached. “I just got home and saw it in my mailbox.”

“Are you sure it’s all over between us?”

my voice sharp. “What do you mean? Are you planning to

if he still hadn’t accepted reality. “I’ve been thinking about it ever since I got the

He really was

within me, but I forced myself to remain calm I couldn’t let him use my emotions

don’t believe you’d be cruel enough to send Edith to prison. Her life is already ruined. Isn’t that punishment

unease. “Heh! Do you think I’m still the same fool who cares about

my own father to jail There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to your

He had assumed I still

a long pause, just as I thought he was too stunned to respond, his voice broke through, low and pained. Taylor… You’re killing me, you

punctuated the last sentence, as though he

pity act, Edward. You’re the one

lining up at your doorstep

You have no idea how important you are

for his games. “Save the performance

interjected; his voice desperate. “Can

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