The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 269

The smile on my face disappeared. “You chose this path yourself.”

Silence fell on the other end.

After a moment, Edward’s voice, drained of strength, came through. “Which is why I give up… I can’t change the outcome, no matter how hard I try to turn it around. Honestly, I’m caught off guard by how ruthless you are.”

This time, I fell silent.

Edward was the one who had hurt me first, the one who had forced me into a dead–end, yet now… he was blaming me for being ruthless?!

“I’ll drop the appeal if you agree to settle Edith’s case. That’s all I ask,” Edward said, as if admitting defeat, hoping to end things on his terms.

But suddenly, I felt unwilling to let it go.

Why should I always let him call the shots while I just followed along with whatever he decided?

As such, I calmly replied, “I’m not settling her case, whether or not you drop the appeal, Edward. People have to face the consequences of their actions if they’re going to learn.”

“What?!” Edward’s tone sharpened. “W–What are you trying to do? Edith has already paid the price for what she did. Or are you trying to force her to her death?”

not forcing anyone to do anything. I’m

easily, what would stop him from using

I had to use it wisely and make them regret everything. I wanted to make sure

soon. I’ve also heard that your family has spent

such a vicious woman, Taylor! Look at how

the mirror? Can you still see the same woman from years ago? You’re going to get what’s coming to you, Taylor.

up without waiting for him to finish.

some reason, the angrier he got and the more curses he hurled, the

felt a thrill, like long–repressed vengeance finally

is what it feels like to have control over someone.”

point, I thought the Kennedys

could be more painful, more devastating, than watching

next morning, Ace called to say Edith’s lawyer wanted to speak with

request

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noon, my aunt called. Apparently, she had also been harassed by the Kennedys.

calls or agree to meet, so they reached out to me instead, hoping I

condition you want, as long as you agree to settle.

also said Edith’s mental state is deteriorating and that Sally has fallen ill. Basically, things are a