The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 41

1 had mulled over these details the previous night as soon as I decided to ask Soren for help. I was willing to use my business as collateral if it meant he would believe my sincerity.

Soren didn’t even glance at the document. He simply raised his hand, dismissing it.

“It’s okay. You don’t need to use your company like that, and we don’t need a guarantor, either. Just return the amount at your convenience,” he said.

My jaw dropped. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. “Do you trust me that much? What if I avoid paying you back?”

He smiled. “I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t pay me back for something they owe, Miss Jokes. Would you like to be the first?”

Of course. I had forgotten this in my haste.

Taylor, this was Soren Kenway you were dealing with! No one would ever cross him, let alone not pay their debts

especially not if they still wanted to survive in Metropolis.

“No! No way, nuh–uh, I mean… I wouldn’t dream of it…” I trailed off, my cheeks burning.

withdrew the documents and added solemnly, “I promise to pay my debt as soon as I can.”

the door and came inside.

was time. I stood. “Thank you for helping me, Mr. Kenway.

stood, too, and smiled as warmly as ever. “Don’t worry about rushing the

“Will

Lab, I received a notification: 7,000,000 dollars had been transferred

account.

if he tried. Especially when compared

Holms, two hours away by

less than five hours, and then set off

a

been to auctions with Edward. I was never there to bid on anything. It was just a sightseeing trip. But now,

feeling the weight of fatigue starting to overwhelm me. Just as I was about to fall

several people entered my peripheral vision.

then–I heard a voice I knew all too

was Edward

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Chapter 41

in a wheelchair. She looked even frailer

of them together, but Madison was clearly sick enough to rely on a

now.