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The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer! Chapter 170
"You've got so many mannequins around—it's like I've stepped into another dimension," Soren remarked, his voice tinged with curiosity and amazement.I smiled. "I know, right? It gets even more interesting at night."Edward and I had chosen this location for our company building years ago, and now I rented four floors of the building.The three floors below my studio housed the office, including employee workstations, a gym, and the logistics department."It is a pretty decent working environment, if I do say so myself."The fourth floor, a spacious flat area of about 2,100 square feet, served as my private workspace.Certain aspects of Edwardian Taylor were confidential, and the studio contained a closet filled with a large number of expensive haute couture pieces and accessories.Because of this, only Cherry and I were permitted access to the studio. No other staff members could enter without my explicit permission, nor could they access the floor even if they managed to reach
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"Got it." Soren took the suit from my hand and stepped into the changing room.I returned to my workstation, but my mind wouldn't stop racing.I couldn't shake the memory of him pulling me into his embrace as we crossed the road. It had lasted only a few seconds, but my heart still pounded long after.A small commotion came from the changing room, pulling me from my thoughts.I looked up. And then, I was mesmerized.His bespoke suit highlighted his tall, regal figure, giving him an air of effortless cool and nobility. He looked like someone who commanded admiration without even trying.Soren smiled, clearly pleased with himself. "I think it's perfect as it is. Nothing seems out of place."I forced myself to steady my racing heart, adopting my most professional expression."Well, even the best fashion designers need a trial or two, and adjustments. We're talking about bespoke suits, after all," I replied.I moved closer to him, adjusting his collar with a practiced touch."Thi
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My cheeks were burning even more now. Thankfully, he couldn't see my face because I was looking down.Unfortunately, that also meant I was staring directly at his… bulge.A memory suddenly barged into my mind.As usual, we had a company chat group. Someone had once shared a video of an experienced tailor who worked primarily with men's clothing.The tailor had asked his client if he usually "set it to the left or right."The client had been confused, but the tailor's female assistant had quickly understood, blushed, and left.We designers had launched a discussion. Was it really that important?Apparently, only men with… certain dimensions needed to consider it. And now, I was wondering if Soren… had this particularity as well.Not that I was about to ask him, of course. That would make me sound like a perv!"The pants fit pretty well. The waist just needs to be a little tighter, and the crotch, seam length, and cuffs are fine," I announced.Soren was looking down. As I stood
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To my surprise, he nodded. "Sounds great."What?! Why was he so distant if he still wanted me around to have tea with him? He was so confusing!Soren drank his tea while relaxing on the couch.I tried to change the subject. "When exactly will Sol be going abroad?""Not sure. She's been a bit busy lately.""Alright. Well, I've finished making her dress, so she's welcome to come try it on any time. If there's no issue with it, she can take it right before she leaves for Lundyn."Soren flashed me a gentleman's smile. "Thank you. You've been working hard on our family's commissions lately, huh?""Nah. I should be thanking you and your family. These commissions pay well, both in money and reputation. The Kenways are my greatest windfall."Soren's smile widened as he checked his watch.I glanced at my phone. It was 2:00 p.m.—he had to be needed at work."Hmm. It's getting late," he said, rising to his feet. "I shouldn't keep you from working.""Oh, not at all! Serving my esteemed
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Choosing how to dress was a personal freedom of expression, shared by everyone regardless of gender. Yet, it was also true that women lived under a constant threat when exposing certain parts of their bodies, whether by accident or design.A law professor at my university once claimed that a man needed only 40 seconds to become sexually aroused. It was probably as Soren had said—some men could become animals in the blink of an eye."Thank you for your hard work today, Taylor," Soren said."N-No, it's nothing—I mean, my pleasure," I stammered, still blushing. "I'll send the suits your way after making the necessary alterations.""Looking forward to it."I wanted to see him off, but he insisted I stay in my workshop because of my… blouse.After closing the door behind him, I grabbed my head and howled.I looked down at my cleavage, confirming that it was indeed as exposed as his reaction suggested. I howled even louder.Once I calmed down, though, a very different set of thoughts
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"Have the two of you thought this through? Maybe things aren't as bad as they seem. Maybe all you need is a little communication," the man said, pushing our papers back toward us.Alarmed, I glared at Edward."What the hell is this? Even if you drag this out, we'll still see each other this Thursday—in court! How is this gonna help?" I hissed in a low, angry voice.He stared at me quietly for a moment before stating, "I agree to this annulment. Our relationship is beyond repair."I breathed a sigh of relief."I see," the man said, taking the papers back. "There will be a 30-day cooldown period during which either party can retract their consent. If no retraction occurs within that time, your annulment will be finalized."I was baffled—and pretty damn pissed. A 30-day cooldown period?! Who was this for?! Why was it so hard to just break away from this dick?!"Okay, fine. Thanks," I muttered as politely as I could before walking out.Edward followed me as we stepped out of the bu
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I feigned being caught in a trap and replied, "Fine, I guess I have no choice!"After hanging up, I thought things through. I knew Soren and I had some sentiments involved, but we had never done anything overtly suggestive in public.I also knew Edith well enough. If she had any real evidence of us being together, she would have used it against me immediately instead of resorting to vague threats after Edward was forced to end this charade.I was pretty sure she had nothing substantial. She probably thought she could make something up and see if she could change her brother's fate.My deductions reassured me, calming my nerves, but I still decided to show up for Soren's sake. He was too important a figure—I wouldn't allow a single scandal to sully his flawless image.-I drove to the coffee shop at the address Edith had given me.I spotted her almost immediately—she had chosen a secluded table behind a row of indoor plants.I was sure she hadn't informed her brother about this.
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The pain and humiliation Edward caused me were worse than any mere "affair" most people could even hope to pull off."He was forced to do that, Taylor! Maddison was suffering from late-stage cancer, and Edward was just trying to help a dying woman. Doesn't that show you how kind and considerate he is?"I frowned. The Kennedys were not okay. Every single one of them talked like they had a worm in their heads. I was pretty sure this elite family was on its last legs.Anyway, who gave a shit? I just wanted to see the goddamn "evidence.""Show me the video, or I'm leaving right now."Edith stubbornly ignored me.I rose to my feet."Wait!" she finally called out.I sat back down just as the waitress arrived with our orders."Two glasses, please," Edith told her.The waitress dutifully poured for both of us before wishing us a pleasant evening.Once she left, though, I got straight to the point. "Your proof. Now."Edith pouted unhappily. "Fine, but don't bother trying to delete i
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"Oh, you're changing jobs?" I asked."Aye. I think I've done all that's worthwhile in my current position. I want a change of environment and platform," Amanda replied."I get it. Honestly, it's impressive that you've worked at the same company for years."We went to have dinner at the Oriole. There, I told her everything I'd been through.There was never a dull moment on Amanda's face. The expressions she made in quick succession were a show of their own."I did not imagine Ed to be this kind of asshole at all! You two were like a perfect match back then! You were the academy's most famous couple!"Her words pulled me into old memories for a moment."So, what's next?" she asked. "I bet you already have suitors, right? That coat is proof!"She pointed at the trench coat on the chair next to me with her chin.Since the parking lot of the Oriole was a short distance away, I had put it on again to brace against the cold."Yeah. You could say that. But I'm not interested for now.
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"How long till your friend is here?" Soren asked.I checked my phone. "About half an hour from now."Without warning, he slipped off his trench coat and draped it over me, pulling it down over my head."The temperature is below zero, and you're still wearing so little. Ladies really do endure the cold for the sake of fashion," he remarked."Ah, I'm fine!" I quickly protested, startled. "I'm not even cold! And if I take this, you'll freeze once you step outside.""The car is right outside—I'll be fine. But you'll be here for another thirty minutes. I don't want you freezing," he insisted.Worried that I might take it off, he grabbed the sleeves and tied them securely around my arms."Now you're warm," he said with satisfaction."Dude, I look like a prisoner tied up."He patted my head. "Never seen a prisoner this beautiful."My cheeks burned. My heart swelled with joy."I'll be off now. See you tomorrow.""Right. Bye-bye."I watched his tall, gallant figure disappear throug
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The centennial was happening soon. I had sent the dresses I designed to the faculty a day before the event and was now heading to the airport—Amanda was arriving today.What I didn't expect was seeing Soren at the airport!He was wearing a large black trench coat, making him look even more refined. As he strode gallantly through the arrival gate, several young women stopped in their tracks, staring at him like a pack of fangirls.Unfortunately, I was one of them too.I even blinked a few times to make sure I wasn't hallucinating.Soren seemed surprised to see me as well. His solemn, serious expression melted away into gentleness as soon as he noticed me.Michael—who was pushing the luggage trolley beside him—spoke up in surprise. "I didn't expect to see you here, Miss Jones! Did you come because you knew Mr. Kenway was returning to the city today?"I opened my mouth—then immediately realized I had no idea how to answer.If I said no, it would be embarrassing for Soren. But if I
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Jean asked, "So, how did he take it? It must have been pretty embarrassing to be rejected."I shook my head. "I had lunch at the estate. Uh, they invited your head chef just for that."Jean tsked. "Dude, he goes above and beyond for you, and yet you rejected him. Amazing."I ignored her and continued. "Madame Kenway kept dropping hints during lunch, and I told her… I'm not in the mood to be in a relationship. I just wanna focus on my career.""Right. If you start dating so soon after your annulment, everyone will start thinking you've been planning this from the start."God, it really took a best friend to understand you."I know, right?! That's what I told Soren too! I don't want people to think he got in the middle of my relationship with Edward!"And I already have a bad reputation—I destroyed my own family and all that! If they start making up rumors about him having an affair with me, and that somehow being the reason I got divorce… A stain like that could ruin his family's
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"No way!" I retorted reflexively.Jean had known me for years, though. She smiled, her eyes narrowing. "Spill the beans, girl. Seeing someone new, haven't you?"I bit my lip. My cheeks were warming up again. Was it the bonfire or…"Come on, just say it! It's just the two of us here! Oh, I know… Is it 'Mr. Kenway'? I've seen both of you together twice, and honestly, the way y'all look at each other? I smell a situation."Honestly? The real reason I wanted to be here was so I could talk about my drama to my best friend instead of bottling it up. Naturally, I was easily coaxed into opening up.A smug grin appeared on my face before I knew it. "Girl, he confessed to me! But I—""He what?!" Jean cried out in shock, staring at me. "The hell is with this speed?! You've just ended things with Edward, and now he's already confessed? Could it be that he had been…"She lowered her voice and finished, "Thirsting for you?"I was speechless."Can you not? I haven't even received the legal d
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Was it just me, or did he sound a little jealous? Something felt off, but luckily, it was still easy to feign ignorance.I coughed quietly. "Well, it's getting late. I should drive home. Please tell Mr. Rockefeller my thanks."I was about to hang up when Soren suddenly called out, "Taylor."I froze and brought the phone closer. "Yes?""I get jealous when you praise other guys in front of me. Please remember that I'm the first one to tell you how I feel, so you better be fair and just in the process. Otherwise…"His gentlemanly voice had taken on a new, mesmerizing quality. It was low, soft, yet brimming with assertiveness and authority.It felt as though my soul had been petrified by some kind of charming magic."Otherwise… what?" I whispered, my heart racing."You'll know when it happens," he replied cryptically. "Though I'd rather you never find out."I couldn't understand what he meant at first."The roads will be slippery because of the snow, so please drive safely," he s
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"Good evening, Taylor." Soren's voice was low and soft.The way he enunciated his words made him sound so proper and gentlemanly. It was so refreshing that I felt as if the cold had left me.My mind started to blank. I suddenly realized I could not speak. In the end, I could only squeeze out lamely, "So… had your dinner?"He chuckled. "Yes. You?""Me?" I suddenly felt like my soul had snapped back into my body. "You really don't know?""Huh? Is that something I should know?" Soren asked, confused.Wait. So Richard didn't report anything to Soren after all! I had been fooled!"Oh… damn it," I muttered, smacking my forehead. "Mr. Rockefeller played me like a fiddle…""Huh? You mean Ritchie? What did he do?"I sat up straight and forced myself to calm down. Well, I started the conversation, so I had to finish it myself."I had dinner with that colleague after we finished discussing work. We were eating at a seafood hotpot place. Then, when we were about to finish, we saw Mr. Roc
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When we were almost finished, I heard someone call out, "Miss Jones! Fancy seeing you here!"I looked up, stunned. It was Soren's best friend, Richard!"Mr. Rockefeller, hello!" I said, rising to greet him.He nodded. "Hello to you too."Richard then glanced at the man sitting opposite me."This is my newly hired General Manager, Jamie Young," I quickly introduced. "Mr. Young, this is Richard Rockefeller of Rockefeller Media. He's one of the city's elites. Who knows, we might work with him one day."Jamie stood and extended his hand. "Pleased to meet you, Mr. Rockefeller!"Richard shook his hand. "Likewise!"He turned back to me. "It's the weekend today, so why aren't you hanging out with Soren? It's the first snow of the year. People are in a pretty festive mood."I knew exactly what he meant. The snow had blanketed the city in white, and people were out enjoying it, taking pictures, playing, and simply reveling in the change of season."We met earlier today, but I have thin
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When someone cared about another person, they were mindful of everything that person possessed. Even the smallest pain was worthy of concern.Real life wasn't like fiction. Most people didn't experience cataclysmic events or life-threatening situations. Thus, where else could we show our care and love, if not through the mundane sufferings of daily life?The more I thought about it, the more I regretted how I'd spoken to Soren. I really needed to apologize."Miss Jones? Miss Jones!"I snapped out of my thoughts. "Oh! Yes?"Jamie fixed me with a questioning look. "Are you alright? We can always talk about this on Monday.""No, let's do it today. I'm free today." I forced myself to sit up, holding the ice pack to my forehead while flipping through the documents with my free hand. "What are your questions? I'll answer them."This company was the culmination of my blood, sweat, and tears. And now, I had found someone just as invested in making it better as I was! How could I be a de
