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.

public to help–and her brother had wanted me to settle out of court no

terms.

regretted so many of

take no for an answer. I told

others at the courthouse. Then, he waited in the lounge for the trial to end. My lawyer,

one of Metropolis‘ elite

Edith win.

Soren had no intention of intervening,

relationship. The mere fact that he was waiting outside put enough pressure

judge.

became clear that I had the upper hand. That was when Sally leaped from

my daughter to prison! She knows she was wrong! Please, this is killing

was inconsolable. She had completely abandoned her dignity at

adjourned the session

escorted from the courtroom and felt a flicker of compassion. I rose to my feet. “Edith, wait. If you apologize to me right now, I’ll

with the child of her rapist. No punishment the law could impose would be more painful than

I really thought about it, why keep pursuing this if I didn’t

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