The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 79

The door opened. My smile turned into a frown.

Goddamn it. It was Edward Kennedy!

“Why the hell did you invite this eyesore?!” I grumbled at Jean.

She grinned. “Why else, other than to show him how much better your life has been since he’s gone!”

Jean walked toward him, completely ignoring the scowl on bis face. “Welcome, Mr. Kennedy! As you can see, Taylor’s having a blast after she booted you out of her life.

“Do you get it yet? Y’all are never, ever, ever getting back together!”

Oh yeah. Now this pleased me. This was exactly the kind of esson Edward needed.

His expression was so stormy that I could almost hear thunder rumbling in the distance.

He glared at me. “Is this what you’re doing to yourself now Taylor? Who even are you anymore?”

I beamed groggily and lifted the sash off my lap, revealing the sparkling letters. “I’m the Queen of the Night!”

expression became

silent. Everyone, including the young men, turned

as the Cheshire Cat’s.

Mr. Kennedy. It’ll be the last time you ever get to taste Taylor’s cake.”

Edward’s fists clenched.

any moment, and here

If you care so much, why aren’t you at the hospital?” I replied

Edward was speechless.

attention back to the cake

swiped some butter off the frosting and smeared it on my cheek, giggling

of the room caught on to her playful energy. It was time to get back to the fun–Edward be damned! He stood frozen at the side, his furious silence as glaring

threw a handful of butter straight

suit was ruined.

sorry!” Alex said, rushing to wipe

only smeared it

off!” Edward barked, slapping

it on purpose. His patience snapped, and with a furious growl, he stormed out, slamming the door

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Chapter 79