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.

came face to face, I felt no sympathy or concern for him–only a sense of

his expression froze in shock before shifting to one of concern. “What happened

a minor injury, nothing serious.

see both the

a brief pause, he politely inquired about

weak. His doctor had strongly advised against his discharge, but Edward insisted on attending, leaving him

if he presents his medical records, plays the victim, and strongly opposes the annulment, there’s a chance the judge might actually

Ace and asked, “What should I do now? If the ruling is overturned, won’t I have to wait another six months to file for annulment

follow his lead

suddenly understood what Ace meant as I looked at his expression.

disguise. Who would have thought that my accident, which left me in a wheelchair, could actually turn into

began, things unfolded exactly as Ace

argued against the annulment by claiming his illness required care and that, as civil partners, we should support each other

his repeated disgraceful actions, each

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infidelity, bigamy playing recordings of his threatening phone calls, and sharing