The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 313

There was no way I was putting those things together. What would that make me? A gold–digger?

Soren nodded solemnly. “Of course, of course. That’s very you, Taylor. Sorry for questioning it.”

“Well, you could give me a discount on the interest,” I said mischievously.

“Definitely! And there’s no deadline for when you have to pay it off!”

“Thank you, Lord Soren.”

I thought he might be displeased that I rejected his offer to clear the debt, but I should have known better. Generous, understanding, and always accommodating–this was exactly who he was.

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Edith’s case went to trial today.

I almost didn’t recognize her. She had grown haggard and thin since being held in the detention center.

me in public to help–and her brother had wanted

terms.

must have regretted so many of their life choices now.

coming with me and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I told him not to make

the courthouse. Then, he waited in the lounge for the trial

was the Kennedys‘ influence as one of Metropolis‘ elite families. If not for Soren’s highly publicized

Edith win.

intention of intervening, his

mere fact that he was waiting outside put enough

judge.

arguments progressed, it became clear that I had the upper hand. That was when Sally leaped from the

sentence my daughter to prison! She knows she was wrong! Please,

restore order, but Sally was inconsolable. She had completely abandoned her dignity at this

the end, the judge adjourned the session

and felt a flicker of compassion. I rose to my feet. “Edith, wait. If you apologize to me right now, I’ll agree to a settlement out of court.

rapist. No punishment

really thought about it, why keep pursuing this if I didn’t have to? My career was skyrocketing,

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