The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 119

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“It’s safer to have John’s help, so don’t worry about that. And don’t worry! I called simply because Sol told me she visited you at work. She said you’re almost done with my sult, so I thought I’d call and check in.”

I smiled and replied in a voice note, “I’ve finalized the plan for the suit, so I’ll show you once you’re back. ”

He responded, “Great!”

I had a feeling he was still busy, so I decided against chatting further and ended the conversation with a “See you!” Half an hour later, the Bentley arrived. I got in and made it home safely.

To ease his mind, I texted Soren to let him know I was home. He didn’t reply immediately, so I couldn’t tell if he was busy or had already gone to sleep.

It wasn’t until the next morning that I saw his reply at 3:05 am.

Soren: [Got it.]

He had worked that late into the night?!

I frowned. I remembered what Soleil had told me about his brother’s workaholic tendencies.

I had no authority to chastise him, but at that moment? Man, I really wanted to say something!

I was about to text him when I remembered he had to be sleeping by then. What if he hadn’t activated Do Not Disturb mode? My message might wake hiin up!

probably save the chastising for the next time

was a Friday, so I had to get up for work.

the

skin were fraying at the edge. It hurt whenever it rubbed against my shirt.

hated Edward for doing this to me. I couldn’t wait until

at the company the night before, I took the commute to

Taylor Jones speaking.”

you have hurt my brother that way? You know how frail his body is, right?! And yet you let him bleed on his own like that?

was Edith, howling hysterically at me.

at the number. Why was she calling me from a different one instead of her

have been worried I wouldn’t answer.

worried about his frailty, why did you

same! My brother was trying to save

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brought last night’s accident on himself

this is how you treat him, you gold -digging, scheming, cold–hearted slut?! I don’t

made it unbearable. As such, I ended the call before she could

was that? To get blasted like that so early in the

glad I had distanced myself emotionally from him to the point where nothing he said or did

do. Since gaining new clients from Lisbeth’s barquet, I had even more requests to fulfill. I had no time or energy to waste on Edward and his

noontime. I was looking at a