The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 261

Chapter 261

I sat on the couch, nearly jumping up in shock. “Jean! Shut op!”

Soren seemed momentarily stunned, his gaze shifting between me and Jean. Then the corners of his lips lifted slightly as he looked at me and said, “Probably when she pulled me out of the river.”

“Oh my god!” Jean’s eyes widened, her face full of shock as she slowly turned toward me.

“Taylor! Did I just hear that right? You know what? I suddenly feel like Edward’s your lucky charm! Any other man

would’ve would’ve probably married and had kids over the six years you were with him. There’s no way you landed Mr. Kenway otherwise!”

Soren stepped into the living room. As Jean continued to marvel, he turned to look at me. His deep gaze was warm, his expression reserved yet… shy.

Yes, you read that right! Soren Kenway was shy–just a little!

To top it off, his face had even turned red, probably embarrassed by what Jean had said.

My ears buzzed, and my heart pounded as his words echoed in my mind.

When I pulled him out of the river… Hmm… I didn’t know how to respond for a while.

me since we were teenagers?! But what did we

usually started around

the purest, most innocent, and unforgettable.

in a chaotic mess.

I remembered the hotpot dinner when he had confessed to having a

me? Was I his crush all this time?

had been dating someone back then. It hadn’t lasted

belonged to someone else? Jean waved a hand in front of my face when she saw I wasn’t responding. “Hey! What

that, she turned to Soren, noticing that

locked eyes, silently communicating more than words

third wheel. I’m outta here now that

to grab her phone and bag, then headed for the door

my daze and glanced toward

at me and playfully huffed. “I’m surprised you still think of me as your friend. What,

just friends…” I stole a glance at Soren and quickly looked

snorted. “Ugh,

that, she opened the door and tossed out a final remark.

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shut, and the room

withdrew my gaze and, reluctantly, tumed my attention back to Soren.

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myself on the coffee table and slowly stood, searching for something to say to break the silence. “Uh… We