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The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer! Chapter 253
"Wait, wait! Let me sit for a moment, please…" I waved my hand and tried to sit down, my legs still numb.The pain in my knees was unbearable.The others began arriving behind us, their concern clear.I didn't want to spoil their fun, so I pushed through the pain, assuring them I was fine and that they should continue with their hike.Once they left, I winced, sucked in a breath of cold air, and attempted to roll up my pants.As expected, my knees were badly bruised.Although my pants had offered some protection, my knees were swollen, blood trickling from the center of each.Cherry began to tear up when she saw the extent of my pain, blaming herself. "I'm sorry, Tay-Tay… This is all my fault.""It's alright," I reassured her. "You didn't mean for this to happen. It was an accident."Hiking was definitely out of the question for me, so after resting for a bit, I used a stick as a crutch and slowly tried to get up."Let's head back down. Don't tell the others, okay?"Cherry n
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Soleil sounded genuinely happy. "Taylor, I'm going to be back in Metropolis tomorrow. When would you be available? I'll bring my friend over to your place."My mind was consumed with thoughts of how severe my injuries were and whether they'd affect my work.After a moment's hesitation, I asked, "Does your friend need formalwear soon?""Not exactly. She just loves your style. What's the matter? Are you busy lately?""Um… I actually have time, but I injured my knees, and I probably won't be able to move around much for the next few days. I'm not sure I can meet your friend's deadline," I replied.Soleil sounded shocked. "You injured both knees? Is it serious?""I fell on them. I'm on my way back to the city now, but I'll only know how bad it is once I get to the hospital.""Are you alone?" she asked."My colleagues are with me.""Does Ren know about this?" she pressed.The question made me feel a pang of sadness.I had considered calling Soren when I couldn't find a ride back
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After that, I said, "Mr. Young, Cherry… my friend's on his way to pick me up, so you two should head back to the campsite afterward. It'd be a shame to miss out on the fun."Jamie simply replied, "Make sure to keep an eye out for passing cars so you don't miss your friend, Miss Jones.""Okay," I said.Cherry, sitting beside me, had overheard my conversation with Soren. She leaned in and whispered, "Is Mr. Kenway coming to get you?"I shot her a look without responding, but Cherry giggled like a child, her neck scrunched in amusement."Alright… Mr. Young and I will head back after this," she said.It was clear she wanted to disappear before Soren arrived to avoid being a third wheel.I considered explaining that Soren and I weren't officially a couple—at least, not yet—but I quickly dismissed the idea. Neither of them would believe me anyway.-About half an hour later, Soren called back, and we agreed on a meeting point.I kept a sharp lookout for his car.Although it was la
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I could swear I heard Cherry shrieking, but her voice was muffled halfway through, likely because she covered her mouth.Jamie looked even more flabbergasted.My heart felt like it might leap out of my chest, overwhelmed by both embarrassment and the flutter of nerves as I saw Soren's face so close to mine.I couldn't help but think, perhaps not incorrectly, that Soren had done that deliberately, to show Jamie I was his.Oh, God…Inside, I was practically screaming, wondering how I'd face Jamie and Cherry later.Jamie would undoubtedly give me a strange look, and Cherry would tease me about my relationship with Soren."Thanks, but it's alright. I'll carry her to my car," Soren said, turning to thank Jamie after ensuring I was securely in his arms.I noticed how frozen Jamie's expression was, his hands still hanging in midair, though he slowly retracted them.Soren didn't seem to care how Jamie reacted and simply walked back to his car.His driver stepped out and opened the re
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I had thought it probably wasn't necessary, but Soren had already nodded and said, "Let's do it."I turned to look at him. He sounded commanding when he added, "Do you think you're better than a doctor?"Well... I'd better shut up then.His face had been stern the entire time, unlike his usual gentle demeanor. I couldn't tell if he was still angry because of what happened that morning, or because I'd gotten myself injured.I went off with the nurse to get the MRI scan.Things were far worse than I imagined when the report came back."You have bone marrow edema from the trauma to your knees, along with effusion in the suprapatellar bursa and joint cavity," the doctor said."We'll start with conservative treatment, which will require at least four to six weeks of rest. Try to minimize movement and get plenty of rest during this time."The doctor delivered his instructions directly before handing me a prescription.My mood sank. Frustration surged through me as I thought about th
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I pulled away slightly from his embrace to look at my knee, but through my teary eyes, I couldn't make sense of what I was seeing.Soren looked down at me and smiled. "Are you crying? Was it really that terrifying?"I hated him in that moment for making me endure that "torture," so I simply ignored him.But he didn't seem bothered. He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and offered it to me. "Do you want to wipe your tears yourself, or should I do it for you?"I snatched the handkerchief from his hand with a pout and wiped my tears in frustration.Just as I managed to calm down and was about to push him away, pretending I was fine, the doctor said, "I'm going to move the needles a little, but don't worry—it won't hurt."I turned back to see the doctor adjusting the needles, pulling at my swollen skin. Instinctively, a wave of fear surged through me, and I buried my face in Soren's chest again."Ow… It hurts…"I felt him laugh, his abdomen trembling slightly."Can you be a li
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That brief dream was sweet and comforting. I couldn't tell if it was because I had been leaning against Soren.As the car came to a stop, Soren stepped out, walked around to my side, and opened the door. "Can you walk?"I lifted my leg slightly to test it before answering, "Yeah, I can walk. The acupuncture helped a lot."I had to admit, the doctor Soren had found was skilled.The acupuncture session had seemed terrifying, but the results were amazing. After just one treatment, the pain had already eased significantly.Soren hummed in acknowledgment, standing by the door, ready to support me as I got out.I moved slowly, and he stayed by my side, one hand holding the medicine, the other firmly gripping my arm.What should've been a few short steps took me several minutes.Once we reached my apartment, he still seemed uneasy. "Are you sure you can manage washing up and using the bathroom on your own?"So what if I couldn't? What was he going to do? Help me wash up or hold me wh
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I realized I wouldn't have taken so much into consideration if I didn't care about him so much.At that moment, I finally understood the saying that humans tended to want to possess what they liked, but showed restraint toward those they loved.In just a few months, my feelings for Soren had already surpassed everything I'd felt for Edward in the years we'd spent together. I had fallen for him, which made me cautious and insecure, afraid of losing what we had.I didn't know if I should blame myself for moving on too quickly or if Soren was simply too irresistible.He reached out, pinching my cheek lightly and smiling indulgently. "How could you possibly tarnish my reputation when you're such an outstanding woman?"You should be a little more selfish, Taylor. You'll be much happier that way."I lifted my gaze to meet his, and the walls around my heart began to crumble.After pinching my cheek, he rested his large hand on my shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze. "It's getting l
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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...
