The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 209

I didn’t say anything in response. Maybe it was true–maybe they were more than just “siblings” or friends. I certainly thought it was possible.

But it didn’t matter anymore.

“The food’s here. Let’s dig in,” I said, determined to change the subject.

As we were eating, two people passed by us.

Then, a loud, sharp voice called out, sweetly but sharply, “Oh my God, is that you, Taylor Jones? And Amanda Collins, too! I guess it’s for the centennial, huh?”

We both turned at the same time to see a young woman draped in jewelry and heavy makeup.

It took me a moment to finally call out, tentatively, “Is that you, Candy Frieze?”

Amanda, ever bold, added, “Who the hell operated on your face? I didn’t even recognize you!”

Candy’s expression faltered.

never taught you how to speak?” she

“She taught me honesty, at least.

This was my best friend’s restaurant, and I didn’t want anything

the topic. “Did you come back from abroad just for

a bit. “Not exactly. I’ve achieved quite a lot out there, and now I’m back to start my own business. I just thought I’d show up at the centennial to catch up with

“Wow.

I replied, offering a

rival and nemesis back then. We had similar grades, the

most of the time, I was the one who edged out with

graduation, and we’d never seen each other again. I didn’t expect her to still treat me

her face. She looked like a doll now,

blended in with the sea of

a bright smile. “I heard your family went bankrupt and your father’s in jail. The best part was that you’re the one who did it! You really are my betters, aren’t you?

compliment,” I replied, keeping

Are you sure you can even afford