The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 291

Chapter 291

Soren’s face lit up, his expression shifting from surprise to pure joy. A radiant smile broke out on his lips, and even as he bit them, he couldn’t suppress it.

His smile was like the sun breaking through the clouds of y melancholy life, chasing away every shadow. My heart swelled in response, caught up in his happiness.

Jean was still talking, but I couldn’t focus on her anymore. wasn’t until I heard her say, “Oh, what the hell. You’re distracted, aren’t you? I’ll leave you to it for now. Don’t forget to save me some tea!” that I snapped back to reality.

She ended the call before I could apologize.

I set my phone down and gazed at Soren, pressing my lips together as tightly as I could–but I knew a smile still slipped out.

Finally, I couldn’t hold it back any longer. “Happy New Year, Handsome.”

Soren turned away, almost embarrassed by the breadth of his grin.

Unfortunately, Soleil noticed. She rushed over to him and teased, “What the hell is with that goofy grin, Ren? What did she say?!”

“Miss Jones must have said

I bet that’s it! You can’t just do that quietly, man! That’s

two! Louder, so the people in the back can

relationship again? Come on! I couldn’t even look at Soren’s face

at last, breaking through the crowd

pulled me into his arms and declared, “My friends and family, I’d like you all to meet Taylor Jones, my girlfriend. Let’s all make

but there was an unmistakable edge to it: “Think twice before you mess with my girlfriend. Don’t even think about badmouthing

“You’re one of us now

was taken aback. “Thank you!”

because they respected Soren, not because they genuinely cared about

this for my sake, I’d be fooling myself. Their true thoughts about me would not be as kind if

would be

so I had

fireworks exploded, lighting up the sky

and I stood with our arms around each other, watching the city glow as we basked in the sweetness

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