The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 307

I was reminded of Edward’s presence from earlier and turn to her. “Girl, you just retninded me.”

“What?”

“Edith’s pregnant.”

“Whaaat?!”

I expected her to have the same reaction I did.

“She got pregnant from that… And there were two of them! Then… who?”

“There’s no way she’d keep the child, so it doesn’t matter. Filward hoped I’d let the case go, but I’ve already asked my lawyer about this. There’s no point in settling outside of court.”

“And why should you?” Jean croaked angrily. “She brought this on herself. It was either you or her!”

“Do you think I might be too…. cold–hearted?” I asked hesitantly.

“Being kind to them is like casting pearls before swine!” she pointed out. “So why bother?”

Jean was right. Even if I agreed to settle outside of court, the Kennedys wouldn’t stop. They might even twist my generosity into an admission of guilt.

best friend’s support, I felt better and more confident in my decision.

made me grateful for Jean. I couldn’t possibly tell Soren everything, could

while we were

so I picked up with a tinge of

he sounded apologetic. “My family called Grandpa’s not feeling well. I need to go back

no. Your grandfather’s

“Yeah.”

“You should

go

We can

this some other time.”

me a crooked grin. “Oh no. I’m the bad guy who stopped both of you from seeing each

you have to

left Jean’s place, it was already 10:00

plan without really seeing

Edith’s fate, Soren, his

about Candy. Would she visit the old man with

did, would it make me look small–hearted and

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I didn’t, would Laccidentally embarrass myself in front

was overthinking

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