The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 249

Thad just poured Soren a glass of hot water, putting on a darkened expression to pretend I was angry. “Excuse me? Did you just compare me to a pig?”

Soren burst into laughter, quickly adding, “It was a joke. I thought you needed it since you seemned to be in a bad mood.”

I pursed my lips and shot him a side–eye before turning away.

I thought I had managed my emotions pretty well, but he could still tell I wasn’t feeling good.

“I’m fine, it’s under control. I’m not too worried. It’ll take some time before this is all over, though,” I said calmly, sitting down on the nearby sofa.

Soren took a sip of his water, set his mug down, looked at the, and asked, “You told me you went to the police to file a report… Did you hand over the evidence against the Kennedys?”

“Yes. Edith tried to get me in trouble before, but I managed to gather evidence of her crimes. That’s what I used to get Edward to agree to the annulment, but his entire family ended up helping him try to trick me.”

“Edward’s sister tried to get you in trouble? How?” Soren asked, confused.

I then briefly told Soren how Edith had tried to drug me, only for her plan to backfire when she was assaulted instead.

He wore a serious expression, his displeasure evident. “You haven’t told me a single thing about what happened to you… I’m starting to think you don’t even see me as your friend.”

your work, so I didn’t want to burden

you like this before you were

was. In fact, I was like this even before I got

trouble someone with matters I could handle on my own. And if I did, I’d always find a way to thank or repay them.

on you the moment it suited them… That’s why I’d always learned to

sigh,

I got home, eagerly waiting for me to take

barked impatiently and dropped his leash at my feet. He barked again, looking up at

his head and tried to console him. “Give me a

“He’s a smart one. I

ago, and he’s really good at

time I brought you home when you were drunk? He didn’t even bite

nodding. “He can tell who’s

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apart anyone he thinks is bullying me.”

had been one of my biggest saviors the night Edward tried to force himself on me. But he’d also

smile suddenly became a bit sly. “Does this mean I’ve

lips, unsure of how to