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 of the hospital.

a hand to my chest as if to steady my racing heart, ‘God,

couldn’t tell whether the romantic tension

on time. My so–called “support

case as chaotic and dramatic as

I had

the most entertaining spectacle imaginable. To me, it was a

Sure, it was excruciatingly humiliating, but after

I was willing to do whatever it took to make

said, no

be conducted in public. In

annoyed, but Ash explained that this was well within the defendant’s rights.

approved

“support group” were wealthy, bored housewives, and having their entertainment

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

women quieted down.

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them cheered, “We’ll stay and support you from outside! Mr. Kennedy doesn’t deserve you!”

Kick him to

couldn’t help but smile,