The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 154

Soleil chuckled. “Hey, just because I can’t drink doesn’t mean you girls can’t!”

“That’s not fair! It has to be all three of us!” I tried to persuade her. I was in such a good mood–I just wanted to celebrate with them. “You can drink just a few sips!”

“No, I can’t do that unless…” She pouted. “You tell my brother and get him to approve it.”

“What? Why can’t you do it yourself?”

“He won’t say yes at all if I’m the one calling!” Soleil tugged on my arm. “Come on, Tay–Tay, I really wanna give it a try… Help me out here!”

“B–But… me?!”

“Just call Mr. Kenway and let him know. Tell him we’re at the Oriole and that it’s gonna be fine. I’ll even get someone to drive Sol home. It’s 100% safe!” Jean chimed in

I frowned at them.

Soleil had already taken out her phone and called her brother! And she even had it on loudspeaker!

Before I could stop her, Soren’s gentle voice came through. “Sol? What is it?”

at

it’s me. Taylor. Uh, Sol is with

dining with you

special edition Lafite. We, uh, are planning to drink it together as a celebration, but, uh… Sol says

softer and softer with every word My confidence was evaporating!

“Can she

at the phone. I

he declined… I would be so embarrassed.

“Sure!”

What?!

I’m not too worried,” he replied gently. “A little wine can make things merrier, can’t it? Give me a call when you’re almost done. I’ll come and drive her

fist in the air. Jean shot me a thumbs–up

home. You don’t have to trouble

trouble at all. I’m meeting some clients today

I saw Soleil nod. “Right. We’ll let

a good evening.”

The call ended.

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