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.

your boyfriend for six years. Nobody lets go of

the absurdity of her arguments. “No wonder your son turned out the

me, Taylor—but don’t you dare take it out

voice.

around us started to look.

reminded her, “Edith Kennedy, you should really pay attention to your surroundings. This isn’t your home,

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

was about to argue when Sally tugged on

We’re at the Kenway residence!” she warned.

At least Sally knew better than to be an

was ready to leave, but when I turned, I saw

Kenway! Happy birthday. May you have even more cheers and

kindly. “Oh, Taylor! I’m so glad

Sally and Edith

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

twirled a

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