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The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer! Chapter 331
Edith had a lot to handle immediately—the abortion and the surgery on one of her fallopian tubes.The surgery could introduce significant side effects. If Edith served her sentence in prison after the operation, her health would worsen, and she would likely suffer for the rest of her life.That's why she had to apologize in hopes of getting her sentence reduced. Her family worked hard to convince the judge to show leniency.Their efforts paid off: when the case went to trial again, the judge decided that Edith's apology, her suffering, and her physical condition justified a lighter sentence.Edith would be imprisoned for a year, but the sentence was deferred for two years. If she maintained good behavior and met other legal requirements during her probation, the judge might even dismiss her sentence entirely.Not that any of that mattered to me.At present, nothing was more important than making up with Soren!He had to be genuinely upset. I called him after leaving the building
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My grandmother and aunt were right. I really was too quick to fall in love.I decided to go to work today.When you really thought about it, what was a man for, other than to add a little spice to your life? No way was I letting him stop me from making money and building my business.That pep talk did the trick—I felt much better.Unfortunately, I got a call from Cameron on my way to the company."You leave me no choice, Taylor. Give me money, or I'll dump your father at your door after I get him! And yes, I know where you live—I asked Edward!" she snarled.Cameron was getting more shameless by the day.I laughed scornfully. "I could just move right now. Want to bet who's quicker? If you abandon him in an empty unit, you'll be charged with negligence. Good luck finding a new way to get back at me after that," I retorted."Don't bullshit me. That's not a thing!""The Internet is your friend, ma'am. Or a lawyer."She went quiet.I snickered. This woman really thought she had t
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Cameron glowered in silence. "It's fucking cold out here!" Miles snapped. "Do we really need to have this pointless chit-chat here? I want to get into the fucking car now!"He yanked the handle, but the door wouldn't budge."Open the damn door, bitch!" he snarled, not even bothering to use my name."Don't be impatient," I replied with a smirk.Miles glanced at his parents, looking confused."You're just here to be a little troll, aren't you?" Harry finally addressed me for the first time."Maybe a little," I admitted, grinning. "I'm enjoying how pathetic you look. I can't wait to tell Mom about this!"Harry's face darkened with fury. "Screw her! We're taking my own car!"He tried to move, with Cameron supporting him, but I cut in, "If you walk away from me right now, you'll never see another cent from me."His struggle to move told me just how serious his condition was.As expected, Cameron held him back, whispering, "No! Your life comes first!""She's kicking us while we'
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Soren interrupted me before I could apologize, "Taylor, haven't you learned to inform me before doing anything? I thought we planned to visit the Kenway residence this weekend."I took a deep breath and tried to keep my voice steady. "I called you last night, but you didn't answer. I texted you this morning too, but you didn't respond.""Sorry. I got pretty drunk meeting with my clients last night. I just woke up. I'm calling you now because I saw your message."I stiffened. So that was why he sounded so groggy. The Uber honked lightly and merged onto the road. I had to cut the conversation short. "I can't make time for the visit today anymore. If you think it's necessary, we can do it tomorrow."I started the car and followed the driver.Soren was quiet for a long time. Then, finally, he asked gently, "Are you upset?"I bit my lip. Frustration welled up inside me, but I forced myself to stay composed—I was driving, after all. "Yes, a little! I know you're upset as well. You
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"What?! Why—""You just want me dead as soon as possible, don't you, bitch?!" Harry roared, snatching Cameron's phone. "Well, I ain't gonna die so soon! You can count on that.""We'll see. Patience," I replied, amused.Naturally, I wanted him to live longer—my revenge plot deserved more time.Did these idiots really think I would buy them a burial plot after they died? That I cared enough to do anything with their corpses? I wouldn't even use Harry's ashes to plant a tree. I could bet the sapling would just wither and die.-Half an hour later, we arrived.Cameron started shouting at me the moment she stepped out of the car. All three of them complained.I ignored them and turned to the Uber driver, handing him 150 dollars. "This is for you—to come with me into the cemetery."The man's face lit up at the extra cash. "What are they to you, ma'am? They've been talking the nastiest shit about you the whole ride, you know?"I smiled bitterly. "Sorry about that. That's my biolog
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"Y-You unbelievable ass!" Cameron kicked her son so hard he staggered and fell to the ground.Miles bounced back instantly and hoisted his father onto his back, ignoring the old man's protests and curses.I had to suppress a laugh as I led the way. The grave was only 300 yards away, but getting there was a battle between the two of them.In the end, Miles had to drag Harry the rest of the way.I signaled for Miles to drop Harry. "Here. This is where Mom and Grandpa are."Miles dumped his dad like a sack of rocks, then pulled out his phone, panting. "700, now."I transferred the money without hesitation.He beamed. "Oh shit, thanks, sis!"Well, well, he finally acknowledged me as his sister. "My pleasure, brother mine."Cameron, enraged, yanked Miles aside and started raining blows on him as he yelped.Meanwhile, Harry slumped near the grave, too exhausted to do anything. After a moment, he forced himself upright.I noticed him turning away."If you leave, I won't pay a dime
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Cameron's face twisted with rage. Her entire body trembled as she cried out, "You bullying, tyrannical bitch! Your dad's in no shape to do any of this!""You're welcome to help him out by kneeling and repenting with him. That way, each of you only has to do it for fifteen minutes," I said calmly.Harry jabbed a finger at me, shaking with fury. For a moment, he was too enraged to speak. Finally, he forced out a few words through gritted teeth. "You… vile… scheming… snake… Bitch…!"The fake smiles I had worn up to this point vanished, swallowed by my rising anger and hatred."Me? Vile? I could never be as vile as you! How did you even get your hands on all that wealth if not by robbing Grandpa and Grandma's business?!"You targeted my mother because her family business was thriving. You lied to her, cheated on her, and exploited her love and devotion. You never loved her!"Then you and this bitch worked together to ruin her life. You divorced her, forced my grandparents into bankru
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I took a spot under the shade of a tree, glanced at my watch, and called out, "Five minutes left."Cameron crouched near Harry. "What are we gonna do? I don't have the money for your treatment. This bitch is the only—""We should have never raised her!" Harry snarled, punching the grass.Cameron's sad eyes briefly turned red as she glanced at my mother and grandfather's graves. "Then what? Are we really going to kneel in front of… them?!" Harry said nothing. His fist trembled."One minute," I reminded them, shifting my stance.Cameron turned to me, thinking I was about to leave. "Wait!"She tugged on Harry's arm. "Just… just agree to it, okay? We're the living. They're dead. There's nothing embarrassing about kneeling to two slabs of stone!"Harry glared at her, his eyes bloodshot. "This is all your fault! If you hadn't agreed to Maddison's demand to marry Edward, we wouldn't be here!"He really thought this was revenge for that? He had no idea how much I hated them.This wa
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I stiffened.Soren had changed. He was different from how I remembered him, and that was why he felt so unpredictable to me now.I composed myself and looked back. Silas was still asleep.I straightened my clothes and stepped outside.Soren stood on the balcony, maybe hoping the cool breeze would calm him. Bullet circled his legs, tail wagging.I approached him hesitantly. He didn't turn around. Instead, he said, "Let's get married, Taylor."I was stunned. My mind went blank.What the hell?! Just like that? He decided to throw this at me, all of a sudden?Soren turned to face my bewilderment with calmness. "This is the best arrangement moving forward.""Because of Hale?""Why else?" He smiled. "I wouldn't mind if it were for love too.""You… still love me after all these years?""Don't you?"This wasn't how we used to talk. I was struggling to adjust.Soren had once been mild-mannered, gentle, and patient. Now, every conversation felt like a quiet battle of wits, where he
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I was amused. "What do you want for compensation? It's not like we didn't have a good time back then."It took Soren raising his eyebrows for me to realize I might have sounded more suggestive than I intended."Wait, hold on. I didn't mean—""I want those good times again," Soren interrupted, his voice firm.I couldn't believe my ears. "You what?!"Did he have no sense of decency or control? It was still broad daylight! Silas was sleeping right nearby!"I said," Soren suddenly loomed closer, his gaze turning lascivious, "I want those good times again, mm."My hair stood on end. I tensed and shrank into the wall. "Soren, we are st— Mmm."I knew exactly what he meant, but before I could even finish warning him, he closed the remaining distance and pressed his lips against mine. He pulled my wrists forward, circling them around his waist.It felt like we were cuddling. I couldn't fight him—I was trapped between him and the wall.Soren's kiss started soft and curious, as though h
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"W-What are you doing?" I stammered, my voice trembling.He stayed silent, his tall, imposing figure advancing and forcing me into a corner.I couldn't retreat any further. His grip on my arm held me in place."What are you doing? Can you not grab me like that?" I tried to sound firm, though my voice betrayed me.Soren didn't respond, merely looking down at me with a near-indifferent expression. Beneath his calm demeanor, though, I sensed a flicker of anger—something unsettling in his eyes.We moved like this—me backing away, him pressing forward—until I was cornered, my back against the wall.I frowned, my heart pounding in my chest."Why did you stop? Aren't you going to back off anymore?" he finally asked, his voice dripping with an almost smug satisfaction, like a cat that had finally cornered its prey.Humiliation burned my cheeks, the sting of his teasing cutting deeper than I wanted to admit.Even a mouse would bite when cornered, and I was no meek, helpless creature.
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The atmosphere in the car grew unbearably tense. Neither of us said a word.The only sound was Silas' steady, rhythmic breathing. He looked especially peaceful, fast asleep in his father's arms.Over half an hour later, the car pulled up in front of Amanda's building.I stepped out and reached for Silas, but Soren refused. "He's really heavy. I'll carry him up for you."I instinctively pushed back. "Huh? It's alright, I can do it myself."It was still daytime, meaning Amanda was definitely at work. If Soren went upstairs, it would be just the two of us. After all, Silas was already asleep.I recalled the ambiguous moment in the car and had a gut feeling he might try something.I wasn't trying to be dramatic. I simply hadn't figured out what the future held for us yet. I didn't want my hormones to push me into a weak moment, leading to something I wasn't ready for.Unfortunately, Soren didn't care. He just walked off with Silas and headed straight for the entrance.I stared aft
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I just smiled, unsure how to respond."But it's all good now. The house feels a lot livelier." Soleil grabbed my arm and pleaded, "Please don't leave. Ren's been waiting for you all this time and won't consider anyone else."I blushed, unprepared for the conversation to take such a sharp turn.I stole a glance at Soren, who sat across from me.To my surprise, he was looking at me as well.My heart raced as our gazes met, and I quickly looked down, focusing on my food.-We had woken up early that morning, and Silas had enjoyed himself thoroughly. After lunch, he began rubbing his eyes, ready for a nap.I whispered to Soren, "He's a little tired. I think I should get him home."Soren checked his watch—it was 1:00 p.m."Alright. I'll drive you two back." With that, he rose from his seat and informed his parents.Lisbeth looked reluctant. "We've got plenty of rooms here. Why don't you two stay?"I could tell how much they wanted us to remain. In fact, they probably would've do
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Soleil dragged me along without giving me a chance to refuse.Soren stood at the door and waved when he saw me. "Grandpa's asking for you."Before I could respond, Soleil asked, "Where's my little nephew?""He's with Grandpa," Soren replied.Soleil darted inside immediately, while Soren and I followed side by side."What does he want to tell me? Did he seem angry?" I whispered."Don't worry, he's not. He loves Hale. He was thrilled when Hale called him Great-grandpa just now!"Soren's eyes sparkled as he looked at me, like something bright had fallen into them. It was a familiar expression that reminded me of how nervous I'd felt when we were madly in love.By the time we entered the room, Soleil already had Silas in her arms.Once again, the little fellow managed to charm his aunt, playing along despite not even knowing who she was. It proved once more that blood truly is thicker than water.Seeing William leaning against his bed, I walked over and greeted him respectfully.
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"Your brother's taken him to meet your grandfather," I replied."I see. Why aren't you with them?" Soleil asked."I'm worried I might anger your grandfather by being there," I admitted with an embarrassed chuckle. "After all, I kept Hale's birth a secret from you all."I grabbed Soleil's hand and asked, "Do you know what your parents think about this? Honestly, I'm really worried, but your mother seemed so friendly with me, so...""Please! What else could they think?" Soleil patted my hand and led me to a bench. "Ren worked himself to the bone while you were gone. I'm serious! Days and nights of relentless focus."She leaned in, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial tone. "Candy chased after him like a madwoman, even confessing to him in public several times. But Ren ignored her completely."He got so fed up he told her grandfather he had no feelings for her whatsoever and never would, so she should find someone else."Candy was so furious she cried her eyes out. That was the l
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I finally managed to ease all the tension that had built up.Soren walked over and asked gently, "I'm going to take Hale to meet Grandpa, so… Do you want to come along?"I looked at him, already knowing it probably wasn't a good idea.William had made it clear he didn't approve of Soren and me being together. He had someone else in mind—someone he considered more suitable to be Soren's wife. That was why I had agreed to step aside.Yet here I was, not only bringing a child into their home out of the blue but also about to present him to his great-grandfather.What would William think? He'd probably see me as manipulative, a woman who had schemed her way into their family."I don't think that's a good idea. I wouldn't want to upset your grandfather by accident," I replied softly, my thoughts clear."Alright then. I'll leave you to it.""Okay."After informing his parents, Soren carried Silas off to meet William, leaving me behind.An awkward silence settled over the room.Lis
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They teared up from the excitement of meeting their grandson, unable to stop playing with him."Look, dear! He looks exactly like Soren when he was little! Oh my God, they look so much alike!" Lisbeth's voice trembled with excitement, a stark contrast to her usual calm demeanor.Even Marlon, typically stern and commanding, had the same reaction. He stared at Silas, who was nestled in Soren's arms, for a while before nodding and saying, "You're right, but Soren seems smarter."Soren sounded displeased. "Come on, don't be so harsh on him."Lisbeth laughed, dismissing her husband's remark as she gently coaxed, "Hello, my little precious. I'm your grandmother. Would you let me hold you, please?"Silas had been meeting too many strangers since we returned to the country, so he seemed a little caught off guard.He looked at me and said, "Mama…"Lisbeth followed his gaze, her eyes landing on me. Her initial joy subtly faded.Soren seized the moment. "Mom, why don't you play with Hale
