All Chapters of The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer!: Chapter 231 - Chapter 240

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Chapter 231

Patrick Kennedy, Edward's father, had just arrived in his black Mercedes when he saw us."Taylor?" Patrick's voice faltered in surprise when he spotted me, but he quickly added, "You've come to visit Edward."I was caught off guard. Edward was in this hospital?! Shouldn't he be in some fancy, expensive private hospital? Why would he be in a public one?"Hi, Mr. Kennedy," I said, trying to sound casual. "I came here with my colleagues. I had no idea Edward was here."I explained the situation honestly, not wanting him or his family to get the wrong impression.Patrick's smile immediately faltered, though he still managed to say politely, "I thought… you were here to visit him."I just smiled in return and said nothing."Since we're both here, could I take up a little of your time for a chat?" Patrick asked, his expression suddenly serious.After a moment of internal hesitation, I decided to be honest. "Edward and I are over, as you probably know. I hope you understand that the
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Yet, would Patrick be able to lower his guard if I deleted the video from just my phone?Moreover, if I truly wanted to ruin Edith, I could easily have someone recover the deleted video.But, I supposed I would oblige them if they wanted me to do something so meaningless.I pretended to seem very troubled, nodding after a moment of contemplation. "Okay, I'll delete the video, but only because you're the one asking."I pulled out my phone, found the video, and deleted it in front of him. "Are we done?""Have you made any copies of that video?" Patrick asked.I opened my Cloud and deleted all the evidence I had on her. "All gone."Patrick nodded and smiled. "Thank you."I put my phone away and said politely, "I'll be off then.""Wait!" Patrick suddenly called out to me."Is there something else?""Taylor… Do you think you could visit Edward on my behalf?" he asked. "He's unconscious after being intoxicated, and we went through a lot of trouble to find him the blood he needed.
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Chapter 233

The police officer deliberately paused before finishing his sentence, making Cameron's knees go weak."I accidentally hit him this time. I didn't do it on purpose... Officer, please don't arrest me. My son's still being detained, and he's waiting for me to save him," she pleaded.The police officer replied helplessly, "I can't do anything. You need to convince the victim to settle instead."Cameron immediately turned toward Jamie, who shot a glance at me.Then, in a tone that sounded very unfriendly, he said, "You injured my head when I've never done anything to deserve it. This injury is definitely going to leave a scar, and I don't know how I'm supposed to find a partner in the future."Kudos to Jamie for his stellar performance—he even managed to make me feel sorry for him.If his injuries left a scar, he might become a lot less attractive and may struggle to find a wife. That's a burden too great for me to bear.Cameron kept apologizing and saying all kinds of things to try
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Chapter 234

With a smile, I confidently said, "I've got a signed loan agreement for the amount, which is admissible in court. So, I don't mind if she pays me back or not. I just need this document to have her dancing to my tune."Jean understood where I was going with that and gave me a thumbs-up while laughing.Amanda said, "I thought you'd be enjoying your life as a newlywed and living happily ever after, but instead, you're living every day with such excitement.""Yeap, I wasn't expecting so much 'excitement' myself."My life had been so full of surprises and challenges that excitement seemed to follow me wherever I went.Jean smiled. "But the silver lining in all of this is that you wouldn't have met Soren if you hadn't married Edward, would you?"He's so infatuated with you that I'm sure you've got a very bright future ahead."The moment Soren was mentioned, my lips curled uncontrollably, and I could tell that they noticed."Look! She's already smiling like a little girl the moment we
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Chapter 235

Holy shit! My face burned with shock, and I couldn't finish my original message.Soren had seen the previous message—even though I'd deleted it the moment it was sent!I was so stunned that my mind went blank as I stared at my phone.Suddenly, my phone rang, and Soren's name flashed on the screen… He was calling me!My hands were trembling so violently that I hung up in a panic.That's right, I chickened out again… I didn't have the guts to answer his call.Regret flooded me.Why had I sent that message? Why had I been so impulsive?My cheeks were still burning as I threw my phone onto the sofa, my heart pounding in my chest. I stood up as soon as a new message came through.Soren: [I'll swing by your house if you don't pick up.]Huh?! Was he joking? He wasn't actually going to come to my house, was he?My hands clenched into fists as I groaned in frustration.And then, Soren called again.I was a mess of emotions—flustered, nervous, restless, expectant, embarrassed, and
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Chapter 236

It was 5:00 p.m., and I finally had a moment to check the message Jean had sent me.I was pleasantly surprised to see it was a video of Soleil. She and her musicians were flash-busking on the streets of Berrada—first playing lively fiddles on a violin before sitting down to perform the harp with flawless elegance.I was stunned—she transitioned so effortlessly from the folksy, merry playfulness of the violin to the refined, evocative, almost heavenly bliss of the harp. But one of the reasons it worked so well was the dress I made for her.Yes, the fusion dress blending Rococo and modern elements perfectly suited her performances. Crowds gathered around, drawn not only by her musical talent but also by the dress.The video had gone viral. Compliments flooded every comment section, regardless of the platform. People praised Soleil and her dress in equal measure.I had already watched the video at least five times, and each time, I became more and more moved.Without thinking, I imm
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Chapter 237

"I'm really sorry. My grandmother's at the hospital. I guess I have to sit this one out," I replied in dismay, glancing at the receipt."Oh God! Is she okay? Would you like me to refer any doctor?" Soren offered."No, it's alright. The doctor told us it was a heart attack. For now, she'll be undergoing thrombolysis.""Which hospital are you at?" he asked.I hesitated before answering, "Metropolitan Health Central.""I see. Well, in that case, I better not distract you from what you need to do. Contact me if you need anything.""Thanks."After the call ended, I went to my grandmother's ward. She had woken up while the doctor and nurses were checking on her.I watched as she answered their questions and knew she was conscious and awake.The realization eased my worry.The dusk darkened into night.My grandmother, hooked to the IV drip, fell asleep."Tay?" my aunt said, approaching me. "You should go home and rest. You still have work tomorrow."I frowned. "No, Aunt Sarah, I
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Chapter 238

Soren still remembered that? Uh-oh… Was he really that jealous of it?Soren seemed to have read my mind because he flashed me a knowing grin. "Oh, you bet I remember you praising that man to high heavens."My cheeks turned red, and I looked away.He didn't press the issue. "So, whose car? I'm fine with either."It took me a moment, but then I recalled the problem."My car… Uh, it's… busted," I explained, feeling embarrassed. "It won't start. I was about to call a repair shop when you called.""Oh? So I swooped in at just the right time!" he replied with a smile.He did.Soren waved at his driver, who immediately got out of the car. "Miss Jones' car is having some issues. Please help her with it."He tilted his chin toward me. "Keys, please.""Um, you don't have to—" I began hesitantly."It's alright, Miss Jones. I'll wait for the repair shop with your car," the driver said kindly, extending his hand.I dropped my keys into his palm.Soren put his arm around my shoulder and
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Chapter 239

I froze. Did he mean... adding the word "boy" in front of "friend"? He wanted that title already?I studied his breathtaking profile, my heart pounding, and asked, "Is that what you're trying to do now? Take the 100th step at this moment?"His smile deepened as he shot me a side glance. "How many steps do you secretly hope I'm at?"My throat went dry. I licked my lips and gulped. "Can you stop at the 99th step and wait for me to take that last step?"My heart was racing, and my mind buzzed. Soren looked a little surprised. He stopped as the traffic light turned red.He turned to face me, his gaze as piercing as his smile was warm. "Well, well. The turtle has come out of its shell a little."I was already flustered. I did not need his teasing!"Fine! Pretend I didn't say that! Just drive already—I'm hungry!"I turned away from him, staring out the window. I couldn't bear to meet his gaze.Soren laughed softly. "The answer is 'yes.' I'll make it to the 99th step and wait for y
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Chapter 240

I had no time to hide.Soleil spotted me and shouted, "I see you, Taylor! O-M-G, you guys are dating! I gotcha red-handed!"I was speechless.Soren must've realized there was no reason to keep me hidden anymore. He aimed the camera at me.I waved at Soleil. "Yo, Sol. Do you have any idea just how viral you've gone? You've got mad skills on the violin and harp!"Sure, my real intention was to change the subject, but Soleil wasn't about to let that slide."So, the two of you decided to get together as soon as I wasn't around! What did he do to make you say yes?" she questioned."No, this isn't what you think!" I protested awkwardly. "We're just having dinner together!""As if I'll believe you!""Ask your brother, then!" I replied."Ren, is she telling the truth, or is this a lie?! Are the two of you still stuck in the hell of ambiguity?!" she demanded.Soren smiled and sighed loudly. "Well, I don't think so, but it really depends on what Taylor thinks. If she says it's not, so
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