The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 142

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“Next time, tell me if you’re coming to eat. It’ll be on the house!” Jean said. “Taylor, you gotta let me know after you’ve set the time.”

“Wait, you’re serious?”

“Duh? I actually planned to turn your meal into my treat, but you guys paid before I could.”

While we were still talking, Michael approached Soren quickly. “Sir, the car is here.”

Jean understood. “Well, that’s all from me! I shouldn’t keep all of you busy folks out here. See y’all next time!”

“Bye, Jeannie!” Soleil chirped, waving.

Soren’s schedule was tight enough that his car was waiting right outside the entrance. Michael had already opened the door for him.

“I’ll go now. Have fun,” he said through the rolled–down window.

I waved at him, trying hard to suppress the feelings that surfaced when I looked at his face.

The Audi drove away.

Soleil let out a dramatic sigh. “Finally! He’s gone! I am now freee! Let’s go!”

my city needs. It was pretty good for what it was, and I

the ever–prestigious Kenways, right? It could feel a little embarrassing for a

comfortable as your ride,

Why are you treating me like I’m a princess with impossible standards?!” she

anger.

We laughed.

the company, I remembered the look Soleil had when Soren was around and asked curiously, “So, why do you seem like you’re afraid of your brother? He seems pretty personable to me!”

lifting here, Tay–Tay. You’re his lifesaver–twice—so

you know. Everyone treats him with deference

live

He’d been chastising

someone like that. He

to have a very

on the road to hide my racing heart.

wouldn’t? He’s pretty much a dreamboat.

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Chapter 142

in what you think.”

grew a little… alarmed. I think he’s a pretty stand–up guy. He repays everyone’s kindness and

my face with

road to meet her eyes, but I could

are you staring at me like