The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 347

Everyone was trying to win Soren’s favor, maneuvering to get a few words in edgewise.

I could tell we were going to be here for a while.

“Come on, let’s take a stroll! We’ll walk around together!” Soleil suggested. “See, we always have this gathering around this time. It’s hard to get everyone together during Brigidlia, you know? Everyone’s always off spending it somewhere else, all around the world.”

I remembered hearing about this tradition from Jean.

The elites of Metropolis hosted countless parties, but the Joneses were never invited. They were considered too low on the social ladder.

And I? I was the unwanted daughter of the Jones family. I had even less chance of being invited.

Jean Valentine, however, was different. A true elite, she had attended these parties before.

I wondered if she was here.

I scanned the room.

Soleil thought I was shaking my head. “Oh, come on. Ren can’t keep you company right now. He’s stuck with those guys! But… he’ll look for you later.”

“No, not that,” I said, “I was trying to see if Jeannie is here.‘

right! Is

her, I texted Jean

my arm and began to lead me away. “We’ll hang out with

“Okay.”

had a live band–and one that was gaining popularity, too. I couldn’t help

a commotion from the far end of the hall.

immediately spotted the source of the

still be recovering

saw hatred and rage in her gaze. This was bad.

meant avoiding conflict. I wasn’t going to embarrass myself in front

Edith had no intention of letting

my sister–in–law, remember? And now you’re not even going to say hi?” she shouted.

was here to stir trouble.

music stopped. In the sudden silence, everyone heard

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to back down from a confrontation. “Who the hell

I stopped her.

handle this,” I whispered, stepping in

was here for me, so I didn’t want

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