The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 65

“Is this really okay?” I asked.

“Of course, dear. The men in this family are all workaholics They never come home on time. If I waited for them. to eat, I would have starved a long time ago,” Lisbeth replied jokingly.

I flashed a smile and followed her to the dining room.

I could tell Remy had prepared the dishes Just from one taste alone!

“You can have as much as you like,” Lisbeth said with a side. “You must have worked really hard. I swear you’re thinner than the last time I saw you.”

“No, ma’am! I eat a lot!”

“I love that. Eating is one of life’s greatest pleasures!”

We chatted while eating, but part of me couldn’t help but listen for any noise from outside. I was waiting for him. Unfortunately, even after finishing lunch–with a stomach to show for it–he still hadn’t arrived. I felt despondent, but I dared not show it.

Lisbeth frowned. “That child stood us up! Something must have come up last minute. Gosh, whenever something goes wrong, he can end up working all night.”

admire his work ethic, ma’am.

that it’s so important for him to work hard.

that had managed to stay wealthy and powerful over generations likely had strict

a sip of my tea, then, sensing that Lisbeth might want to rest, decided to excuse myself. She offered to see me off,

into the car, and

gotten to see him. Somehow, it made me feel a

I told myself and turned my

limousine rounded a corner and suddenly

driver spoke up. “Miss Jones? Mr. Kenway’s car is right across from us.” My heart skipped a beat, and I turned

black Audi had stopped in front of us. Michael stepped out of

emerged from his

back

my earlier feelings of disappointment vanished in an instant. My heart felt like it was on a rollercoaster ride.

billowed around him, lifting his shirt slightly off his lean, handsome

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