The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 404

+25 BONUS

Startled, I sat up from his arms. Soren exchanged a few more words with the caller before hanging up.

“The embassy asked if we wanted to see and question him. What do you think?” he asked. “No!” 1 shook my head. “There’s nothing I want to say to him. Let the process begin already.”

Everything Edward had said and done back there utterly disgusted me.

Soren wrapped his arms around my shoulders and gave a gentle squeeze.

“What the embassy meant was that, since nothing obviously illegal happened, it’s difficult to charge him with a crime. All he needs is a good lawyer to walk free,” he explained. “If we prosecute him under local law, you’ll have to stay here until the entire process is over.”

I understood. The issue wasn’t how to punish him–it was that we were in a foreign country. Soren, someone vital to our country, couldn’t afford to remain abroad for long.

I had no such restriction, but there was no way he’d be okay with leaving me here alone. He’d try to find a way to extend his stay as much as possible.

couldn’t let myself be the reason he put

don’t have to charge him here,” I said.

back home in Metropolis. I have more

authorities. The process will take a bit longer because of Brigidlia, but I’m confident we’ll hear something

was no other way. Another storm awaited me back

hotel while it was still dark.

already waiting outside. As soon as I stepped out

piece!” Jean cried, clutching my hand so tightly I

and immediately let go. “Oh my God, I’m sorry! Did I

Soren’s coat tighter around me, hiding the marks, and forced a smile. “I’m okay. You should all go back to bed. We still have work tomorrow, remember? Once

management looked uneasy at the unexpected gathering. I needed to disperse

things tomorrow. You really should get some

you, Mr. Young. We’ll see about

sent everyone back