The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 270

Soren called me early in the morning. “Are you sure you don’t want me to drive you there? You’re still recovering from your knee injury, you know?”

The night before, I’d told Soren about the trial so he wouldn’t show up, only to find me gone and blame me for not informing him earlier.

“I’ll be fine. Plus, it’s better if you avoid this kind of event. I’ve asked some friends to accompany me instead.”

“Alright, I’ll be waiting to hear from you.”

“Okay.”

After I hung up, the doorbell rang.

It was Jean and Cherry, who had brought a wheelchair for me, saying it would be more convenient.

It was my first time being pushed in a wheelchair, and I found the experience surprisingly interesting.

However, something unexpected occurred: Edward also appeared in a wheelchair. His illness must have been far more severe than I had realized.

felt no sympathy or concern for him–only

moment Edward saw me, his expression froze in shock before shifting to

nothing serious. Thanks for your concern.”

to see

politely inquired about our

Edward’s reply, I discovered he had just completed a round of treatment the day before and was still physically weak. His doctor had strongly advised against his discharge, but Edward insisted on attending, leaving him no choice but to use a wheelchair.

“Given his condition, if he presents his medical records, plays the victim, and strongly opposes the annulment, there’s a chance the

I turned to Ace and asked, “What should I do now? If the ruling is

my wheelchair. “Just follow his lead and play the victim

suddenly understood what Ace meant as I

a blessing in disguise. Who would have thought that my accident, which left me in a wheelchair,

unfolded

that, as civil partners, we should support each other through hardships rather than abandon one another in times of adversity.

wasn’t wrong. However, the issue lay in his repeated disgraceful actions, each more outrageous

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by presenting evidence of his infidelity, bigamy playing recordings of his threatening phone calls, and sharing video footage of his sister