The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 18

Jean sneered. “You know what I think? I think she just wanted to steal your man at first. But she bought into her own bullshit so much, she ended up falling in love for real,

I was too stunned to even comment.

Jean continued. “Edward might act like he doesn’t believe me, but I know he’s got seeds of doubt inside him. They’re gonna get into a fight real soon, Tay–Tay, mark my words.

“Aunt Patricia told me that treating cancer is grueling, and Maddison lashed out at people every day. The members of her treatment team keep changing because of it, and still, no one can handle her.

“How much do you think Edward loves her and vice versa? Can they really weather this challenge together?

“Hard to believe it, man. I don’t even think those two really love each other!”

I nodded slowly. “Now I see why Edward showed up and tried to be nice to me.”

He must have been secretly sick of Maddison’s abuse and was starting to miss all the good things I had done for him.

Jean shot me a severe look. “I swear, Tay–Tay, if you’re getting back together with him, I’m gonna break up with you!”

“Hell no! I’m not a brainless simp, Jeannie!”

challenges my business was facing. How was I supposed to find the time

Internet, Tay. I’ve found someone to handle this. Things will return to normal in

I cried out in pleasant surprise. “Whose help

Besides, the main point is that things will die down for

person these days to pry

Girl, I’m your errand girl, not your daddy,” she quipped.

to have you, Jeannie.”

but what we shared was better than

was not

got help from was

talking about me anymore–let alone

suddenly aflame with scandal after

gifted Jean some pieces

internet–famous had brought a flood of new customers.

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Chapter 18

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