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The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer! Chapter 125
The hall fell silent except for the somber funeral music. Everything felt unsettling.I studied him quietly, even smiling a little. So there it was—a wonderful show.The diamond ring dazzled under the memorial hall's lights. I narrowed my eyes."I didn't know you were such a natural performer," I finally remarked."No, it's not a performance. I mean this from the bottom of my heart." He looked up to meet my eyes. "Please forgive me… and be my wife."The crowd remained silent until, suddenly, someone called out from a corner, "Say yes! He's not a bad guy! You know that, right?"Another voice quickly followed. "To err is human, to forgive, divine! Give him another chance!""It's hard to find a good husband when you're pushing 30, Taylor! Even harder to find a good man from a good family!""You might regret saying no this time!"I laughed at the absurdity of their remarks. "Aww, if you like him so much, please, marry this poor man yourselves!"The comments died down instantly.
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The situation had flipped completely. Those who had once spoken in his favor had now turned against him out of sheer greed.Edward turned pale. I bet he hadn't expected me to turn the tables on him—and humiliate him in the process. His hands, still raised with the ring, were visibly shaking.He finally spoke with difficulty. "Taylor—""Do you get it now, Edward? We are never getting back together," I said firmly."This can't be true. Y-You're just mad at me… You're doing this to g-get back at me… We've been together for s-six years… There's no way you could just let it go… like that…"His voice cracked, barely above a whisper. His eyes were red.In the past, seeing him like this would have made my heart ache.But now? I felt nothing.While the crowd was still excitedly discussing their newfound prospects, Cameron suddenly shrieked, "How fucking dare you?! You people are at my daughter's funeral!"The crowd jolted as if snapping out of a trance.They quickly adjusted their dem
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My grandmother sounded so worried that it stunned me. "What? I'm fine though!""Well, that Cameron broad used Harry's number to shout at me about being terrible at parenting! Said my daughter and granddaughter were both taught to be the b-word, then claimed you caused a ruckus at Maddison's funeral—then she cursed all of us!"I frowned. "Ignore her, Grandma. She's basically a rabid dog at this point. There's no point in talking sense to her.""I ain't ignoring that broad any longer! I shouted right back at her! I had so many things I wanted to say to her face, so bless her heart for giving me the chance to give her a piece of my mind!"That was a relief. "That's good to hear, Granny! Atta girl! But you need to remember to take care of your health, alright?""Don't worry, sweetie. I'm doing perky." Then, more worriedly, she added, "What on God's Earth is going on between you and that Kennedy boy? I heard he somehow asked for your hand in marriage at the funeral!""He did. But it's
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Harbinger Inc.? That was Harry's company!"With all due respect, maybe you guys are confused," Cherry offered helpfully. "We're a luxury fashion house, while Harbinger Inc. is a goods trading company! And also… we always pay our taxes!""No, I think I get it. It's my family," I murmured quietly to her. "I'll be going with them and leaving the Edwardian Tailor to you for the time being. Make sure the office doesn't get overtaken by speculation, got it?""Okay," Cherry replied worriedly, nodding.I smiled. "Don't worry. I know what this is. I won't let it get to me."After leaving some instructions, I went with the IRS agents.I had known Harry was plotting against me the moment he suddenly became so willing—so generous—in returning my mother's company shares and even giving me some of his own.But damn, he'd just lost his daughter. Instead of grieving Maddison's passing, he decided to start framing his surviving daughter.That asshole was no father.But why was the IRS looking
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I was dumbfounded. "Didn't you tell me to wait a little longer?"Before the agent could respond, a low, gentle voice called out from outside, "Hey, Taylor."Oh my God. Soren?!"W-Why are you here?"He beckoned to me. "Over here."Overjoyed, I hurried toward him, grinning like an idiot.As he led me out of the section and through the IRS office, he placed a hand on my shoulder. Before long, the head of the IRS came rushing toward us."Mr. Kenway! Good afternoon! You should have informed us you were coming—we would have welcomed you right at the entrance," he said.Soren offered a faint smile and replied, "I didn't want to trouble the department. This isn't official business. I'm just here to get someone and will be leaving soon.""Will you stay for a chat?""No, thanks. I need to be elsewhere.""Alright. Safe journey, Mr. Kenway. I'll visit you next time," the head said deferentially.I had been silent the whole time, my eyes fixed on the hand he had placed on my shoulder.
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"It's a long story." I sighed, then began to tell him everything from the beginning—starting with how Harry had deceived my mother and taken over my maternal grandparents' business.Soren's frown never faded. At some points, it even deepened. Occasionally, he looked at me with sympathy.When I finished, his first remark was, "Is he really your biological father?"I burst into laughter. "I know, right? No one would believe me if I told them he actually is. But it's the truth. Bro wishes the daughter who died was me instead of Maddison."Soren shook his head, muttering, "He won't escape his just desserts forever.""Oh, he won't. The only question is who will punish him first—God or me," I snarled.He smiled. "I see you already have a plan.""I knew he'd do this to me. From the moment he suddenly became generous enough to return those shares, I knew it was a trap. As such, I prepared a contingency plan," I revealed."Clever girl," Soren replied cheerily. "And here I thought I shou
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That dress was the reason I became so suddenly popular when I reappeared in the hall that night.Soren nodded. "Right. The two of you can discuss it and see what she likes.""Okay!"Soren insisted on sending me back to the company—and that was how I found myself on the road again.Throughout the journey, he talked on the phone nonstop. Even after the calls ended, he pulled out his laptop."I'm really sorry to be working right now," he said."No, it's not a problem at all," I replied quickly, smiling.I should be the one apologizing. He had such a hectic day, yet he left work because of my issue. I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.He could have just called the IRS and asked them to release me, and the head would have complied easily.Yet, he went above and beyond, showing up in person despite his busy schedule just for me.My heart was racing again, damn it!Could this be a blatant display of favoritism? Care? It was already beyond friendship, wasn't it?He finally closed
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To my surprise, I heard the same gentle, crisp voice calling out, "Taylor?"My heart raced. I turned back to him. "Yes?"Soren peeked out of the car, wearing a warm smile. "Don't worry. I'm still as healthy as can be, but… I appreciate that. Thanks."His sincerity eased my nerves, and I felt my entire body relax.I smiled. "I'm glad.""See you," he said.I waved. "See you too."At first, I had planned to run after what had happened in the car, but his response was so warm that I began to think I must not have offended him with my lecture.A wave of relief washed over me, and suddenly, I found myself watching his car drive away.Cherry approached me as soon as I returned. "Are you okay, Miss Jones? Miss Crowe looked for you after you were gone, so I told her you were being taken away by the IRS. She said she's going to ask Mr. Kenway for help…""Yeah. Mr. Kenway drove me back here. Don't worry, I'm fine now," I reassured her.Once she left, my expression darkened.Harry was
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"So what? It's always couples' intimacy hour everywhere," Soren replied with a grin, leaning in for a kiss.I turned away. "You reek of alcohol!"He sniffed himself, clearly thinking he smelled bad, too. I expected him to ignore it and keep going, but instead, he pulled me upright. "Let's go. To the showers!"I guessed he was worried that our first time after two years would be ruined by bad breath and stench.He tried to lift me into his arms, but I was concerned he might be too tipsy. We had a playful struggle before he finally scooped me up in a bridal carry."I told you. I'm not drunk!" he insisted.I realized there was no escaping him today, so I reminded him, "Our son is still at the hospital, Soren. With Aunt Sarah.""Mm-hmm. Once his mommy and daddy love each other very much, he'll see us.""Soren! Be serious!""Loving my wife is the most serious thing there is."-Two months later, my grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep. Soren and I had only just woken u
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I got up and shot Soren a glance. "You guys must have been worried about him over these two years. Thank you for taking care of him.""Why, you're welcome," Richard replied with exaggerated pomp. "He didn't torment us, actually. He took it out on his subordinates. He worked like a machine, and everyone under him had to do the same. You should really thank his employees the most!"A pang shot through me as I looked at Soren. I'd heard about this from Jean, but hearing it again from his close friends only deepened that painful regret.I thought I'd been kind, but it was likely the cruelest thing I'd ever done to him. And yet, he held no blame against me and still loved me.It moved me. I filled both our glasses to the brim.Soren looked baffled. "What are you doing? They didn't specifically want to make you drink—""A toast to our relationship, my love," I said, passing him his glass.Soren froze, clearly not expecting this from me.The crowd, though, had already erupted into che
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Being with Soren felt like a walk in the sunniest, coolest spring. He told me he loved me, and that made me his equal.Know what? It made me feel confident all of a sudden.We locked eyes for a long time before I pulled away."I… I'm basically unemployed right now," I muttered.I was about to launch a new business, but my grandmother's illness and my son's age forced me to set everything aside again."It wasn't easy raising a child alone, Tay, so don't put so much pressure on yourself. Besides, with your skills, it's only a matter of time before your career takes off again."I beamed. "You really think so? That's a lot of confidence, dude.""Of course I do." He held my hands. "Starting a business takes time and energy, so how about you move in with me? I'll raise our son while you focus on what you want to do."I laughed. "Oh God, was that the whole point of this talk from the start?"Soren laughed as well, his handsome face relaxing. "Well, now that we're getting married, whe
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Soren smiled. "No need to doubt. That was one of my ulterior motives."So he wanted me to agree to our marriage because he wanted sex?!I stared at him, unmoving."Come on, I'm sending you both up," he said, his driver's presence making things awkward.Soren took the baby from my arms and strode inside.In the elevator, he stared at me without blinking.I grew self-conscious. "What?""Nothing. I just wanted to look at you, not missing a single detail," Soren replied matter-of-factly. "I hadn't dared do that before we started talking again because I was afraid you might be upset."I felt even more embarrassed.He set Silas in the cot, then turned to me and walked away.It was too late. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into his chest. I saw his face loom over mine and cried out, "Don't do this, Soren! This is Amanda's place!"His reason and restraint were still functioning, turning his kiss into a brief peck."When will you move to my villa?" he breathed."N
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I knew what had happened to me. I knew what two years had done to my face. A woman aged much faster when she had a child, after all.Celebrities looked the way they did because they didn't bear the weight of child-rearing. They had the money to pamper their faces and dedicate themselves to rigorous exercise routines.I had raised my son on my own. I had help when I needed it most, but most of the time, it was just me."So, you don't think I've grown older and uglier?" I muttered.Soren laughed."Oh, I do!" he teased. "But you're the mother of my son.""What does that mean?! And you said you weren't pitying me!"He laughed again—this time, affectionately. "I was joking. I don't think you're any less than who you were back then. I actually wish you'd grow older, too. That way, only I remain by your side."I couldn't come up with a response to something so ridiculous."Do you need me to throw a grand, elaborate proposal to finally convince you I'm serious about wanting to spend t
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"It's the way he looks at you. His eyes look suspicious!"Suspicious, my ass. Jamie was so far away from him by now that there was no way Soren could see anything in Jamie's "eyes."I sneered. "Don't be daft. He's got a girlfriend now." "Oh, really?""Yes, really. Can we go now?"My old colleagues had been staring at us, and I really didn't want to become the subject of their gossip. I just wanted to leave.Soren finally told the driver to go.Silas had probably exhausted himself from crying. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep in my arms.Soren stretched his arms out. "Let me.""I'm fine. It's okay for him to sleep like this. My arms are fine," I replied.I didn't want to give him an excuse to enter Amanda's residence with me again. I was only here temporarily, and I certainly didn't want things to get... steamy and intimate at her place. Besides, I didn't want to be steamy with him, period.Soren withdrew his arms sheepishly and snickered to himself.Annoyed, and
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"Hello?""When are you coming back?" Soren asked in a low voice.I stood and left the lively private room. "I'm having lunch with some old colleagues. What's up?""Wow. So while I was trying to handle our son, you went out to have fun," he whined.Please. He wanted Silas with him—he was just being dramatic.The wine gave me enough courage to respond, "Weren't you the one complaining about missing out on your son's childhood? I'm just being considerate.""Fine. Where are you? I'll bring Silas to you. He wants his mom now—no one here can calm him down," he replied.Just as I had expected.I figured lunch was nearing its end anyway, so I gave him the address. "Call me when you arrive. I'll meet you at the entrance.""Got it."I returned to the room and quietly told Amanda, "I have to leave soon. You guys go ahead."She checked her phone. "Nah, we should all start packing up. We still have to work this afternoon!""Oh, right."I paid for our meal while the others chatted.Whe
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The company had seen some new hires, but many were familiar faces.Case in point: Cherry Birkin. Now Amanda's assistant and principal secretary, she was ecstatic to see me."Tay-Tay! You're back!" she cried, rushing over to grab my arms. "It really is you! I'm so glad you came to see us. After disappearing for two years, I honestly thought you'd never come back!"Amanda, who had been the one to welcome me, stood beside me, smiling. "See? Your old colleagues have been complaining about you being heartless.""Aww, I'm sorry for being gone so long! How about this? Lunch is on me! Cherry, gather the old crew and invite them over!""You got it!" she replied eagerly.I stepped into Amanda's office—the same one where I used to work.A lot had changed in the interior, but everything felt warm and welcoming. The company was thriving under her and Jamie's leadership.There was a knock at the door. I turned to see the man himself."So, you really are back, Taylor," he said with a grin. "
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I was irritated. If I were being generous, I'd say Soren was being proactive. If I were being honest, though, I'd call it disrespectful—he was undermining my agency!"I haven't even agreed to this yet!" I snapped, straightening my back and glaring at him as the seniors watched. "Who gave you the right to make decisions for me?!"Soren barely reacted. "You overthink everything. You hesitate more than you need to, so I thought... why not just ask your grandmother and aunt?"Turning to Sarah, he added, "What do you think, Aunt Sarah? Do you approve of us being together?"Sarah blinked, stunned, then shot a quick glance at my grandmother. My grandmother raised her hand, as though she had something to say. I leaned in immediately. "I'm listening, Grandma..."She took a deep breath, grasped my hand, and said, her voice raspy, "I can tell… Ren really loves you… You have a child now… It's good for you two to just get married."She paused, then added, "That way, I… can finally let go...
