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?”

voice sharp. “What do you mean? Are

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

really was planning to back out.

I couldn’t let him use my emotions against me. Have you forgotten that I have evidence of Edith’s

don’t believe you’d be cruel enough to send Edith

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

remind you–I sent my own father to jail There’s nothing I wouldn’t do

fell silent, clearly shaken by my resolve. He had assumed I still harbored feelings for him and wouldn’t dare harm his

was too stunned to respond, his voice broke through, low and pained. Taylor… You’re killing me, you know

sobs punctuated the last sentence, as though

the pity act, Edward. You’re the one who destroyed our relationship. There’s no point in dragging this out any longer.

have dozens of rich, beautiful women lining up at your doorstep once we’re

Taylor. You have no idea how

I had no patience left for his games. “Save the performance for someone else. I’ve got things to do.

wait!” he interjected; his voice desperate. “Can we at

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