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!”

I stepped out of the hospital.

hand to my chest as if to steady my racing heart, ‘God, that could have killed

honest… I couldn’t tell whether the romantic tension between us was torturous or thrilling.

at the courthouse on time. My so–called

a case as chaotic and dramatic

I had envisioned a happily ever after–not a circus.

spectacle imaginable. To me, it was

this chapter of my life was as a tragicomedy. Sure, it was excruciatingly humiliating, but after everything I’d been through

this point, I was willing to do whatever it took

said, no plan survived

case should not be conducted in public. In other words,

but Ash explained that this was well within the

judge approved

were wealthy, bored housewives, and having their entertainment abruptly cut off didn’t sit well with them.

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

quieted down.

Chapter 185

stay and support

Kick him

help but smile,