The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 353

Soren’s voice turned cold and severe, authoritative, as though addressing a plebeian.

I had no idea what Edward said in response, but Soren cut him off, “Save your breath for my lawye

“My request is simple: do not harass my girlfriend again. We work in the same industries and run in the same circles. Respect my wishes, and I’ll respect your livelihood.

“If you want to burn this last bridge of goodwill, though… I’m happy to grant your wish.”

My heart raced. I looked up at him, startled. This was the first time I had ever heard him openly threaten someone.

Edith’s antics had clearly angered him.

I was still reeling from the shock when he returned the phone to me. His eyes were fixed on me, calm but intense. “You want me to stay out of this, but I’m sure you can tell… that’s impossible now.”

I nodded. “Yeah, I thought things would finally settle down after the case was closed. I didn’t expect Edith to become so… extreme.”

to ease it. “Well, Ren, things are fine

her a grateful

hadn’t pushed Soleil out of the way, or

becoming clear that the conflict between the Kennedys and the Joneses might never end. Soren would keep getting dragged into it–the whole

had received a call from his mother. News of the

“Hi, Mom… I’m fine! Really, I’m fine! Yeah, just got out of an examination. Wait, now? You want me back now? But I’m supposed to make a

to speak with me,

felt a little discouraged. It wasn’t her fault, but I could tell her

to go home now. She sounded

I’ll arrange for someone.”

bodyguard, and we waited for his arrival

in just 20 minutes. After seeing Soleil off, Soren and I

Kennedys‘ lawyer

surprisingly well. He wasn’t in a wheelchair and seemed much more alive. Maybe his treatment had improved. The change was so