The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 323

Cherry called before I could finish.

“Tay Tay, Ms. Thompson is here to see you‘

“Tell her I’m occupied today and won’t be returning to the office,” I replied calmly. “She should leave.”

“She’s refusing and is sitting in your office. Should I call security to escort her out?”

“That won’t be necessary. Let her stay.” I doubted the guards could handle Cameron. If things escalated, they’d only disrupt the company’s operations.

“Okay…” Cherry sighed before hanging up.

I didn’t dwell on it. Cameron only ever came for money, and I had no intention of giving her any–it would only lead to endless demands.

As I turned to leave, I unexpectedly ran into someone familiar… an enemy, in fact.

Candy stood arm in arm with an older woman who bore a striking resemblance to her–likely her mother.

Two sharply dressed car salesmen flanked them, enthusiastically showcasing the various models on offer.

a car too. What a

was evident when

beside her asked, “A friend of

in and whispered something in her ear. The woman’s expression

She’s just a pretty face.” She made no effort to lower her voice, her

and replied with equal nonchalance, “It’s a shame some people pretend to be someone they’re not, even with ‘just a pretty

Candy’s eyes nearly bulged out of their

even talking about you. Unless… my comment

down, but she stooped so low as to extend her foot, attempting to trip me as I passed.

Since when did so–called rich ladies like her

I kicked her

over

got in my way while I was walking.” I said, offering an apology that sounded sincere. I even reached out as though to

she screamed, her face flushed with

couldn’t blame her. After all, I was wearing genuine leather boots with a

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kick must have been excruciating on

Did you think clinging to the Kenways

tracks, my expression