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.

they were here to buy a car

Candy’s surprise was evident when she

her asked, “A friend

in and whispered something in her ear. The woman’s expression changed instantly as her gaze

no effort to lower her voice, her lack of manners, on full display.

replied with equal nonchalance, “It’s a shame some people pretend to be someone they’re not, even with ‘just a pretty face,‘ and still end up utterly unremarkable.”

nearly bulged out of their

hostility?” I continued, my tone light. “I wasn’t even talking about you. Unless… my comment

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

it. Since when did so–called rich ladies like her have no sense of

hesitation, I kicked

bending over to clutch her leg.

in my way while I was walking.” I said, offering an apology that sounded sincere. I even

me!” she screamed, her face flushed

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

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long skirt, so that kick must have been excruciating

Taylor! Your family’s ruined! Did you think clinging

in my tracks,