The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 185

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Soren had tossed the ball at me!

I should have been mad at him for deflecting the question back at me, but instead, I breathed a sigh of relief and laughed

“Ha! I was joking! Did you take it seriously? I know you’re the kind of upstanding guy who repays kindness with even more kindness. And let’s not forget–I saved your life Twice!”

He chuckled softly before stating plainly, “It’s more than just repaying your kindness, Taylor.”

My mind went blank. Oh God, why did I bring this up?* Regret? I had plenty of it.

After a moment of panic, I blurted out, “Er, what did you say? I was in an elevator, and the signal cut out for a second!”

He chuckled quietly–as if he could see right through my evasion. But he didn’t call me out on it.

“Nothing urgent, don’t worry. Good luck later, alright?” he said.

Relieved that he’d chosen to play along, I felt my heart settle. “Thanks! I’ll take all the luck I can get!”

ended as I stepped out

chest as if to steady

tell whether the romantic tension between

I arrived at the courthouse on time. My so–called “support group” had shown up too.

that he’d never seen a case as chaotic and dramatic as

expected it either. I had envisioned a

was the most entertaining spectacle imaginable. To me,

was as a tragicomedy. Sure, it was excruciatingly humiliating, but after everything I’d been through lately,

whatever it took to

said, no plan survived

be conducted in public.

was annoyed, but Ash explained that this

approved the request.

housewives, and having their entertainment abruptly cut

please! Since you can’t attend, you’re free to go home,” I announced. “But my promise

quieted

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support you from outside! Mr. Kennedy doesn’t deserve you!”

queen! Kick him

couldn’t help but