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.

I couldn’t let myself be the

charge him here,” I

planned. We’ll settle this back home in Metropolis. I

paused before adding, “My team already submitted our investigation report to the authorities. The process will take a bit longer because of Brigidlia, but I’m confident we’ll hear something by the day after tomorrow.” “Got it,” I said.

was no other way. Another storm awaited me back

while it was still dark.

and my colleagues were already waiting outside. As soon as I stepped

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

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

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 that’s done, we

looked uneasy at the unexpected gathering. I needed to disperse

of things tomorrow. You really should get some rest,” Jamie offered, his face grave.

Mr. Young.

thanking them again, I sent everyone back