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The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer! Chapter 408
It all happened so suddenly, yet it felt right.I knew women were traditionally expected to be less proactive, but I wasn't going to let this moment slip away.What if something happened once we returned home? What if we couldn't be together? I just wanted to let go for once and ride high on these emotions. I wanted to shed my restraint for once.Soren fought to hold himself back, his face flushed with the effort. His eyes betrayed his struggle. "Tay, but your injuries—""They aren't stopping me," I insisted.I wasn't going to use my hands, anyway.I leaned in for another kiss, but he stopped me again. "Tay, are you sure you want to do this? This could be your trauma from earlier talking. That would make your consent… muddled—"I breathed, my arms clinging to his shoulders. "I know what I'm doing, Soren. I am well aware." I knew Soren would hesitate. He was too much of a gentleman to take advantage of me, even if I sent mixed signals. But being rejected by your boyfriend aft
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After what we'd done, Soren suddenly found it easy to help me shower.I was the one who couldn't bear to look at him, my mind replaying everything that had happened earlier.I knew it had been too short. It couldn't have satisfied him, could it? But he knew my wrists were hurting. It was my first time, and I still had work the next day. Thus, he went back to being Gentleman Soren.It was only when I was drifting off to sleep, his warm breath brushing past my ear, that I heard him whisper in a low, gravelly voice, "I'll let you off the hook this time. Wait until we're back home. You'll see how I make you pay me back with interest."My body melted into the bed.-I was still feeling shy the next morning. I barely spoke.Meanwhile, Soren was in a great mood. Every time he looked at me, his face lit up with a doting smile.I tried my best to appear calm, though my heart was racing.My wrists were still swollen from the night before. They looked worse than they felt.After he appl
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Soren was watching the show when she asked him, so he didn't understand her at first.I gritted my teeth. "Jean!"She leaned closer and examined my neck, her eyes narrowing. "Whoa, you were really going wild, weren't you? I can see a hickey on your collarbone!"Soren finally caught on. His lips curled into a sheepish smile while Jean laughed, her body shaking with amusement. She was clearly enjoying that she had nailed it.-Much later, I asked Jean how she'd figured it out.She sneered. "It was the look you were wearing. It was like a little vixen who'd discovered her power. Besides, the way you two are together is so different. Every time he looks at you, I can tell he is reminiscing about some special moments."-During the noon break, Soren received a call.Edward had been repatriated to Metropolis, and news of the investigations into the Kennedys had just broken.Almost immediately, my phone began buzzing with calls from unknown numbers. After accidentally answering two,
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Soren hugged me and gently patted my back, trying to comfort me into sleep.Grogginess clouded my mind. Was it pure exhaustion or just the alcohol? I had no idea. But at least I was quiet now.When I finally started to stir, I felt lights flashing and ducking away from me. I lifted my head and realized Soren was carrying me in a bridal hold, my head resting on his shoulder.His profile was breathtaking—seriously the most handsome thing I'd ever seen.His jaw? Chiseled.His Adam's apple? Sharp.His ears? Sculpted.I couldn't help but giggle."You're up already? What's so funny?" he asked, glancing down at me."I must be dreaming," I muttered, brushing my cheek against his shoulder."You're sleep talking?""Oh, I must be. Every time I drink too much, all I dream of is you. And the things I want to do to you… If only I could do them in real life…"Soren's heartbeat sped up. I could hear it thudding against his chest."What do you want to do to me?" he asked."I want you insi
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"There will be some really bad press waiting for you when you get back to Metropolis, dear. Please be prepared," my aunt warned."I know. But I'll come visit you and Grandma the day after tomorrow!""Don't push yourself too hard, sweetie. Grandma knows you've been busy with work. She'd rather you get some rest first.""Thanks, Aunt Sarah. Bye."I turned to Soren and sighed. "The Kennedys must have known you were behind this investigation and that you were doing it for me."Soren played with my fingers as I spoke, prompting me to pull my hand away from his and clap him on the back. "Did you hear me?""I did. Don't worry. Everything's going according to plan. Besides, I wasn't the one who wanted to investigate them. The government did that because they broke the law."I'm just an upstanding citizen who reported potential corruption and crime, as any citizen should. I didn't do anything wrong," he replied cheerfully.I knew he was right, but the Kennedys were nothing if not a pack
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The house was so vast it made me feel small and isolated. A sense of unease crept in, and before long, I felt a surge of fear.Thankfully, they soon sent Bullet with a delicious dinner. "Mr. Kenway wanted you to have this without him.""Alright. Thank you."I returned to the dining room and sat down to eat with Bullet.There was still much to do. I had things from last year to settle, plans for the future to make—just a lot of tasks ahead.I quickly finished my meal, booted up my laptop, and got to work.While the flight had been long, I'd had Soren's company and the comfort of first-class seating. It had actually been quite relaxing. I'd also managed to nap on the way to the villa, so despite the late hour, I was still alert. Jetlag and the nap had worked wonders.-It was past 1:00 a.m., and still, there was no sign of Soren.Anxiety began to set in. Was something wrong at the Kenways'?I washed up and lay down on the bed, grabbing a random book to distract myself.By 2:00
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"Of course not!" I cried, suddenly sobering.I loved being with him, but I didn't want to get pregnant now.There were too many things happening, and I wasn't even sure if our love could survive. If we had a child right now, everything would spiral out of control!I shoved him away and wrapped myself in a comforter. "It's getting late. Let's just go to bed. We have things to do tomorrow!"He looked stunned, then suddenly laughed."I can't believe you would..." He trailed off, but I knew what he meant. I was the one to seduce him, and now I was the one stopping him.I actually felt bad seeing him already hard. Now, he had to suffer through it without release? That was cruel of me."I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do this!" I apologized, hiding under the comforter with only my eyes visible.He lay next to me, grinning through clenched teeth. "I'll buy them when morning comes! In bulk!""Are you insane?!""I'm very sane!"Buying condoms in bulk? What would the salesgirl think?I c
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Cameron ranted on and on, delivering a tirade I didn't even want to hear. I pulled the phone away from my ear as her voice continued, relentless and grating.I only brought the phone back to my ear once I sensed she was finally done."The Kennedys are a crime family. They should be prosecuted for their offenses—whoever initiated this investigation did the right thing," I said. "As for Harry… Well, if he colluded with the Kennedys in any of these crimes, he should be brought to justice as well."What baffles me about you people is your ridiculous tendency to spin lies. The real criminals, the ones who should be condemned, somehow get framed as innocent, while the actual victims and righteous agents are treated like criminals. You're all insane, do you know that?""Oh, you're giving me a lecture now because you've got a powerful backer! You want to ruin our lives and take down the Kennedys too! You bitch!" Cameron barked. "God will punish you for your sins!"I'd heard it all before,
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I didn't know what else to do except apologize.Lisbeth sighed faintly. "I don't blame you. Soren would never change his mind unless he talked himself out of it."He went overseas because he couldn't bear listening to us rant, begging him to leave you. He thought hiding abroad would solve everything, but it only gave others the perfect excuse to accuse him."I looked at her, grateful she knew her son so well.Still, I blamed myself and regretted my actionsIf I'd known Edward would be in Medhelanon, I would've stopped Soren from going. But from Soren's perspective, he would've gone regardless, even if the world had crumbled around him. Lisbeth said, "I believe he's innocent. I'm sure he'll be proven innocent and home in a few days. But this has been a warning to us all."His grandfather's health has always been fragile, and his blood pressure spiked when he heard what happened yesterday. He made several calls to figure out how the investigation is progressing."I asked urgentl
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My mind was in chaos, thoughts scattering in every direction. "Where is he? Will he be convicted?" My eyes were red, my voice hoarse without my realizing it. "I'm not sure," Lisbeth replied. "His father wouldn't have told me any of this if I hadn't pressed him. Before that, we all thought he was away on a business trip." Throughout our conversation, Lisbeth stared at me without looking away, her expression grave.Although she remained composed, I sensed her deep unease. She wouldn't have come all the way to my studio if she weren't deeply troubled. "I know he's innocent, Ms. Lisbeth. Soren is innocent. He'll be fine, even if he's under investigation," I said, trying to reassure both her and myself. "Yes, I hope so too." She nodded, her demeanor softening slightly. "To be honest, Taylor, I like you very much. Setting aside how you saved Soren's life, I admire you greatly. You're beautiful, well-educated, capable, and self-taught. You've also avoided the vices that pla
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Cherry had been to the Kenway residence before and had met Lisbeth, so she immediately escorted her to my studio, even though Lisbeth hadn't made an appointment.I was shocked by her unexpected visit but greeted her with a friendly, respectful demeanor."Ms. Lisbeth! Why didn't you let me know you were coming? I would've gone downstairs to greet you if I'd known."I had learned a thing or two from Candy, so I did my best to sound as pleasant as possible.Lisbeth simply smiled, removing her goatskin gloves and scarf.Her personal assistant, who had been behind her, took her things before leaving the studio.I hurried over to help as Lisbeth began to remove her coat, then hung it up nearby."This is a lovely place," Lisbeth said after casually scanning the room. "Sol's been talking about it non-stop ever since she came here."I couldn't understand why she was visiting, and I wasn't brave enough to ask, so I played along. "It's a little messy. I haven't had time to clean up after
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I stopped and turned toward Soleil, pouring out the unease weighing on my mind. "I think something's happened to your brother, Sol. Your mother may not know, but I think your father does."Soleil stared at me, looking nervous after hearing what I said. "That can't be right… What could possibly have happened to him? He was completely fine when he got home last night…""I'm not sure, but I can't shake this feeling.""Relax. I'll ask my mother when I get home later, okay?""What about your father?" I pressed."He's super busy. He left the moment he woke up this morning, saying there's something in the county that needs his attention," Soleil replied.That made sense. Someone of his status wouldn't have the luxury of staying home.The revelation drained Soleil's enthusiasm for shopping. After lingering at the mall a little longer, she decided to leave, and I didn't try to stop her.We parted ways, each driving off in our own cars.Unwilling to return home and let my thoughts spira
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"What do you think, Taylor?" Soleil called out to me.I smiled immediately and walked toward her, but Candy cut in before I could respond, "Sol? What are you doing here?"Hmm… That dress looks great on you. It highlights your prestigious demeanor while still making you look cute. I think it suits you."I rolled my eyes again at the interruption. "She was asking me, or are you called Taylor too?"Candy straightened Soleil's collar before looking at me. "Are you really going to argue over something this petty? I'm a shareholder of this store, so of course, I must ensure Sol is well taken care of."What?! She was a shareholder in this store?"If that's the case, let's go somewhere else, Sol. I don't think this place suits your style," I said.Candy's expression shifted instantly. "You're just jealous, Taylor! You're jealous that I have a better career than you and that the Kenways like me more than you.""So what if they like you more than me?" I retorted. "Soren's the one who lov
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Soleil continued her rant, doing her best to console me. "Oh, by the way! You and Edward were together for six years, even in a civil partnership, but you're still a virgin! That just proves how much you respect and love yourself, doesn't it?"Honestly, I doubt Ren could find someone like you even if he tried."Take Candy, for example. I heard she's been in three relationships overseas—both with locals and foreigners."So what if you've been in a civil partnership before? She's nowhere near as great as you. The only thing she has going for her is her wealthy family."Her words piqued my interest.I remembered Candy having two boyfriends back in the academy, but those were the only ones publicly known.Given how much she enjoyed herself back then, she probably had plenty of one-night stands as well.Still, I chose not to mention that to Soleil.-Jean soon joined us for lunch, and our conversation eventually turned to the investigation against the Kennedys.Soren wasn't around
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Jean raised an eyebrow and gave me a fond look. "Sounds like we've got a wedding incoming.""Of course not!" I denied it immediately.No one knew better than me that marriage was a distant dream."Go ahead and order whatever you like, Sol. I'm buying." I slid the menu toward her, trying to change the topic.Jean had other things to do, but she said she'd join us for lunch later.After she left, Soleil looked at me with concern. "Are you mad that my brother didn't tell you about his business trip?""No, I'm not." I smiled because that wasn't what was really bothering me. "I'm sure he had something important to take care of to stay up so late last night. I can't imagine how tough it must've been for him."Once I finished speaking, I hesitated before asking, "Did your father put pressure on him, Sol?"Soleil's expression stiffened. She stared at the menu for a while before meeting my eyes. "Honestly, I don't know what they talked about. They were behind closed doors in the study u
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Me: [Mr. Rockefeller, is Soren really away on a business trip? Or is he unable to see me temporarily because something's happened with his family?]Richard replied almost instantly.Richard: [He told me he's on a business trip.]His response suggested he wasn't privy to the details either. I thanked him again and left it at that.After putting my phone aside, I freshened up, completed my chores, and made breakfast.It wasn't until I sat down to eat that I noticed another unread message—this one from an unknown number.[Nothing will ever come out of your relationship with Soren, Taylor. I swear this on my life.]My heart skipped a beat. Panic surged through me as I read the vicious ultimatum.Who could have sent such a thing? Judging by the tone, it was likely Edward.I chose not to reply, but my mind flooded with unsettling images.How could he be so certain? Did he have something planned? Was Soren in danger? Could he be involved in an accident during his business trip?The
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I glanced at the sports bag on my sofa and urged, "Don't forget your clothes.""Leave them. I'll be back to spend the night sooner or later," Soren replied nonchalantly."This place isn't suitable for you. Stop forcing yourself to live like a poor miser," I said, echoing his own words from moments ago."Any place is heaven as long as you're in it," he retorted, slipping on his shoes.It sounded unbearably corny. Still, I responded with a faint, vague smile.When I saw he was truly about to leave, I stepped forward to hug him. "Drive safe, okay?""Okay." He cupped my chin and leaned in for a warm, soft kiss. "Get some rest.""I will. Bye."After one more kiss, he released me and walked away. I closed the door behind him.Bullet stood beside me, his head tilted in confusion, as if asking why Soren had left.I looked at him helplessly. "You don't like that he's gone either, do you? But there's nothing I can do. Plus… he might not come back for a while.""Ah-woo…" Bullet's mourn
