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 now, right? Don’t

a

shaken by the fear of what had happened. If I hadn’t pushed Soleil out of the way, or if the

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

left for the station, Soren had received a call from his mother. News of the incident had clearly spread.

just got out of an examination. Wait, now? You want me back now? But I’m supposed to make a statement at the station… Alright, got it.”

want to speak with me, but she

her fault, but I could tell her opinion of

home now. She sounded really pissed,” Soleil said,

it. I’ll arrange for

we waited

man arrived in just 20 minutes. After seeing Soleil off, Soren and I headed to

us, and the Kennedys‘ lawyer was there as

well. He wasn’t in a wheelchair and seemed much more alive. Maybe his treatment had improved. The change was so unexpected that I stared at