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 you planning to

“I’ve been

stunned. He really was planning to

I forced myself to remain calm I couldn’t let him use my emotions against me.

sure you can go through with that?” he asked, his tone eerily composed. “I don’t believe you’d be cruel enough to send Edith to prison. Her life is already ruined. Isn’t

spine, but I refused to let him see my unease. “Heh! Do you think I’m still the same fool who

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

silent, clearly shaken by my resolve. He had assumed I

a long pause, just as I thought he was too stunned to respond, his voice broke through, low and pained.

punctuated the last sentence, as though he

his theatrics. “Cut the pity act, Edward. You’re the one who destroyed our relationship.

mother already said you’d have dozens of rich, beautiful women lining up at your doorstep once we’re

no idea how important you are to me.”

so insufferable. I had no patience left for

voice desperate. “Can

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