The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 100

I really didn’t want to talk to Edward’s family, but out of civility, I smiled and greeted, “Hi, Mrs. Kennedy.”

“Have you really hooked up with Mr. Kenway, as they say? Does he know you’ve been divorced? It’s so unbecoming and unfit for him!” Sally questioned.

“Divorced? She’s not even there yet! She’s legally still Edward’s civil partner! That makes all of this an affair!” Edith snapped, pouting angrily.

“Why does Mr. Kenway even have eyes for her? External beauty is all she has, anyway!” she growled.

Me, committing a “marital affair?” God, they sure made things up on the fly.

“Have you heard of this thing called ‘the brain?‘ You’re not supposed to just own it–you’re supposed to use it too, “I retorted. “For example, you can easily ask anyone in this hall who had the affair first. Go on, I’ll wait.”

Edith wasn’t the wittiest. She stammered.

Sally, however, was more experienced and clear–headed. “I know Ed has made mistakes, but you shouldn’t be making an even more ridiculous one–least of all out of spite.

“He’s learned the errors of his ways and wants to do right by you.

for six years.

laughed at the absurdity of her arguments. “No wonder your son turned out the way he did. Parenting is very, very important,

at me, Taylor—but don’t you dare take it out on my mom!” Edith snapped, raising her

voice.

people around us

Kennedy, you should really pay attention

brother’s embarrassed your family publicly enough, so maybe don’t ruin whatever’s

when Sally tugged

at the Kenway residence!”

At least Sally knew better than to be an

was ready to leave, but when I turned, I saw Lisbeth approaching me.

even more cheers and joy to

Taylor! I’m so glad you’re here!

at us in surprise. Sally

are the two of you close?” Sally

next to me. “Oh, quite so. Taylor’s practically my friend. I admire her skilled hands–she was the one who made this dress for me. I fell in love with it at first sight.”

twirled a little.

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