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.”

and tried to ease it. “Well, Ren,

her a grateful look.

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

was becoming clear that the conflict between the Kennedys and the Joneses might

the station, Soren had received a call from

to calm her down before handing the phone to Soleil. “Hi, Mom… I’m fine! Really, I’m fine! Yeah, just got out of an examination. Wait, now? You want

thought Lisbeth would want to speak with me, but she ended

but I could tell her opinion

says I have to go home now. She sounded really pissed,” Soleil said, her voice weak

I’ll arrange for someone.”

bodyguard, and we waited for his arrival with Soleil.

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

us, and the Kennedys‘ lawyer was there

much more alive. Maybe his treatment had improved. The change was so unexpected