All Chapters of The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer!: Chapter 141 - Chapter 150

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Chapter 141

I hesitated a little before taking it. "Thank you."Oh no. I just remembered—I still had his other handkerchief with me!After dabbing my eyes with this new one, I said timidly, "Um, I'll return this after I wash—""It's alright. You can pass it to me," Soren said, taking the handkerchief.I stared intently at my food, hoping to hide my burning cheeks.Once we finished our meal, I summoned a waitress for the bill. However, she informed me that it had already been paid."By whom?" I exclaimed."Soren, duh!" Soleil chirped, leaping to her feet.I rose from my seat, too."Mr. Kenway, the lunch was supposed to be on me!" I protested, flustered."Oh, who cares? It's just a meal, and my brother has too much money to spend. Let him pay for someone he l—"Soren suddenly coughed—loudly and pointedly.Soleil corrected, "Like I was saying, it's because there's a plus-one this time. Me! So we should be the ones footing the bill, ha!"I blinked, stunned.What had Soleil been about to
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Chapter 142

"Next time, tell me if you're coming to eat. It'll be on the house!" Jean said. "Taylor, you gotta let me know after you've set the time.""Wait, you're serious?""Duh? I actually planned to turn your meal into my treat, but you guys paid before I could."While we were still talking, Michael approached Soren quickly. "Sir, the car is here."Jean understood. "Well, that's all from me! I shouldn't keep all of you busy folks out here. See y'all next time!""Bye, Jeannie!" Soleil chirped, waving.Soren's schedule was tight enough that his car was waiting right outside the entrance. Michael had already opened the door for him."I'll go now. Have fun," he said through the rolled-down window.I waved at him, trying hard to suppress the feelings that surfaced when I looked at his face.The Audi drove away.Soleil let out a dramatic sigh. "Finally! He's gone! I am now freee! Let's go!"-I drove a modest electric car for my city needs. It was pretty good for what it was, and I loved
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Chapter 143

More importantly, had Soren already realized my feelings for him?!Oh God, no! Nooo! I had to shut down this topic immediately to protect that flimsy wall of tissue paper—or we wouldn't even be friends anymore!I scrambled to change the subject. "Anyway, Jeannie invited us to dine for free, right? Any day in mind?""The weekend would be nice. I'll leave the details to you," Soleil replied."Got it."We arrived at my company soon enough, and I showed her all my Rococo-inspired designs.She was surprised and cried out, "You've made this many designs already?!""I'm planning to participate in February's fashion show in Medhelanon with this series. Once I finish my current commissions, I'll start on this project.""Oh my God, it's… amazing!" she exclaimed. "This has to be confidential, right? And you're just gonna show 'em to me?! You trust me too much!""You're not a fellow competitor, are you? So it's fine. Besides, this is just one of the series I've planned. I have plenty more
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Chapter 144

I had already assembled a support group of eyewitnesses, and this was what he pulled off again?!I had to inform them not to show up in court tomorrow until further notice.The women were very patient with this last-minute cancellation—after all, they were here for the 60% discount on all Edwardian Tailor products. They even reassured me that they were at my every beck and call.Nonetheless, I wasn't going to just let Edward bid his sweet time.-After a night of consideration, I decided to pay that dickhead a visit. I figured he'd be looking for the same doctor who had helped him recover back then.And I was right.Edith and Sally were stunned to see me.Edith wasted no time raising her voice. "What the hell are you doing here?! Are you really coming here to drag him to court for your selfish request?!""What's his illness now?" I asked straight away."What's your business?""I'm interested in knowing when he'll finally get better so we can get this divorce over with. I hat
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Chapter 145

"Are you blind, or are you just a goddamn monster with no empathy?! Do you see the state he's in right now?!" Edith screamed."I wasn't the one who did this to him, you buffoon, so how about you miss me with that moralist crap?" I retorted, snatching the form back and slamming it onto the table next to his bed."I saved your life for years, Edward. With my blood. I owe you nothing. Everything I could give, I have already given you."You're the one who betrayed and hurt me, so don't you dare call me a monster after everything you've done. If you truly know you're in the wrong, then sign this form right now!" I demanded.He stared at me. Then, slowly, he took the paper from my hand.I expected him to tear it apart, so I warned him, "I have plenty of copies, Edward. You can't destroy them all."To my surprise, he flexed his palm at me and said, "A pen, please."I was stunned."A pen, please," he reiterated. "I thought you wanted me to sign."Edith stared at him in disbelief. "Are
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Chapter 146

Edward stared at me in renewed shock. "You've changed in two months. It's like you're not the Taylor I knew.""Oh yeah? Maybe you should congratulate me on my rebirth. I'm no longer the kind of idiotic doormat everyone could walk over," I retorted.Everything I'd gone through in the past few weeks felt like a cleansing fire. I was reborn from it, like a phoenix.I should be proud that I survived it, and now my life and career were at new heights.Had I been even a little weaker or more naïve, I would have been burned to ashes. I wouldn't be standing here, listening to him react with shock at my transformation.The Kennedys watched me in stunned silence.I sighed, tucking the form back into my bag. "Get well soon. I'll be waiting."I turned to leave and opened the door."Taylor, I'll help Mr. Jones out of this," Edward declared."Are you nuts?!" I spun around, perplexed. "What good will that do?!""I'll be able to help you," he claimed."What?!""You're just confused by your
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Chapter 147

Jean was stunned. "What the hell? He changed his stance?!""I don't know what's with him, either. I think he's actually possessed. I can't predict him," I replied."He even said he's gonna help Harry and that this was for my sake. He claimed he didn't want me to 'regret' what I did to him, so he was basically atoning for my sins. Or something.""Dafuq?! Is he actually hospitalized for insanity?!" Jean exclaimed.I laughed tiredly. Even I had no explanation for any of this.After the call, I thought about asking Soren about his invitation. But at the same time… I was too timid to bring it up.I hadn't received an invitation, after all.Maybe we had some sort of psychic connection because he called me right at that moment.I laughed when I saw his name—maybe we really were bound together in some way."Hello? Lord Soren, what is it?" I answered.Since he wouldn't let me call him Mr. Kenway, I figured I'd just be cheeky instead.As expected, he laughed. "Really? You're gonna add
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Chapter 148

"I'm not sure, but I brought my annulment form when I visited him, and for some reason, he signed it. Maybe his conscience finally kicked in. Regardless, once he's discharged, we'll resume the procedure."I sounded excited—as though I was already one step closer to freedom from this marriage."That sounds great. Congrats on getting closer to freedom," Soren said."Thank you."I overheard someone speaking from the other side and was sure he had to still be at work."You should get back to whatever you're working on. I need to drive. Talk some other time?" I suggested."Sounds good. Drive safely."I was close to reaching my company. After stopping the car, I thought about our conversation, and suddenly… I felt like I was a woman having a secret affair!Was it just me, or did Soren seem unusually invested in my separation progress?The way I reported to him felt like I was trying to comfort a lover who couldn't wait for us to be legally "single" again.Then, the fact that I co
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Chapter 149

It wasn't until I found a competent manager for my fashion house that I finally had a chance to take a break!But just as I was about to relax, new trouble arrived."Tay? Cameron's here again. She insists on seeing you!" Cherry reported one day as I worked in my workshop.I glanced at her over the top of the model I was adjusting. A bad feeling crept over me. "Her again?""Yeah. And she looks like she's here to stir up trouble," she replied. "Mr. Young's been talking to her, telling her you're not here, but she refuses to leave. Do you want to see her, or should we have security escort her out?"I could guess why she was here.I considered my options, then sighed. "How about this? Invite her to the coffee shop downstairs and tell her I'm rushing back here from outside. Let her wait.""Okey-dokey!"I continued to work after Cherry followed my instructions, my mind racing for solutions and a plan.After Harry paid off his taxes, Harbinger Inc. began turning a profit. Ironically,
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Chapter 150

I took my seat and crossed my legs, making a reassuring gesture. "Now, now. Calm down. Sit down, and we can have a good, slow talk."She shot me the mother of all glares. She was clearly not in the mood for a "good, slow talk," but she was at a disadvantage.Cherry ordered a cup of hot chocolate and whispered, "I should stay with you."She was worried that Cameron might suddenly attack me and wanted to stick by my side for support.I sipped my hot chocolate. "So, what is it?"Cameron had already finished about half of her coffee. She hesitated for a moment before blurting out, "We're out of money. Give us 7,000,000 dollars."I raised an eyebrow. "Do I look like a moron to you?""Don't pretend, Taylor. We know you're rich. 7,000,000 dollars is nothing to you. If you refuse, then return those shares you own. Sell them to me!"Okay, now I was genuinely intrigued. "Seriously? What makes you think you can command me like that? Because you're my stepmom? Or because you're just that u
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