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.

had begged me in public to help–and her brother had wanted

terms.

so many

coming with me and wouldn’t take no for an answer. I

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

case itself wasn’t difficult to judge. What made it complicated was the Kennedys‘ influence as one of Metropolis‘ elite families. If not for Soren’s

Edith win.

intention of intervening, his presence alone carried weight.

Everyone knew about our relationship. The mere fact that he

judge.

the upper hand. That was when Sally leaped

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

tried to restore order, but Sally was inconsolable. She had completely abandoned her

the judge adjourned the session for the day.

a flicker of compassion. I rose to my feet. “Edith, wait. If you

of her rapist. No punishment the law could impose would be

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

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