The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 322

“That’s not urgent. What’s urgent is Edith’s case,” Edward said “You said you’d agree to settle if she apologized to you. Does that still stand?”

I frowned, staring at him. “You came all this way in the freezing night, sick as you are, just to ask me that?”

“How else was I supposed to? You’ve blocked my number and changed yours, after all.”

Edward’s tone was calm but laced with sarcasm as he added “As if you’d die from answering my call…”

1 paused, realizing I’d indeed received two calls from an unknown number earlier today. I’d silenced them both.

“So? Does it s

stand?” he pressed.

I took a breath. Honestly, I didn’t want to let it stand–Edith’s attitude in court had infuriated me.

But with Harry about to be released, I had no idea what kind of trouble he’d stir up next.

To avoid dealing with everything at once, especially with my Fashion Week showcase coming up, I decided to let this one go.

“Fine. Have her apologize publicly, and I’ll accept an out–of–court settlement.” I may have agreed, but I still gave a reminder. “However, Ace told me a settlement may not make much difference in court at this stage.”

handle the rest as long as you provide a

someone even more

nodded. “Alright then.

that, I turned toward my door, ready to

made no move

you happier with Soren than you were

door and was pulling it open, but I turned back when

better family, is more capable, and treats me with more care. Also, he’s physically healthier

with every

that when you know the answer

hands clenched the wheelchair’s armrests, knuckles whitening under the

pressure.

hung heavy

he spoke again, his voice cold and detached. “Have you met William Kenway yet? Has he even

one hand resting on the doorknob, and smiled faintly. “I’ll be visiting him this weekend.”

With

door, cutting

simmered within me.

was no longer suitable. I

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Chapter 322

I had no intention of relocating to his lavish mansion That meant I’d have to start house hunting after the new year. Ideally, I’d find a fully furnished place one I could clean up and move into