All Chapters of The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer!: Chapter 361 - Chapter 370

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Chapter 361

My heart skipped a beat, and I instinctively turned to look at Soren."Grandpa, I—" Soren had just started speaking when William interrupted, "I'm trying to have a chat with Miss Jones, young man. Why are you interrupting? What could I possibly do to your lifesaver, hmm?"Although William's tone remained warm, his repeated reference to me as "Miss Jones" made something clear.I had failed his test.What he was trying to say was that, as much as I had saved Soren's life, the facts remained. I was from the Jones family, a family of such lowly status that we could never hope to be on par with or approach the Kenways.He didn't say it outright, but I understood."That's right. My father made some bad business decisions and was sentenced to prison. But he's now appealed for medical parole due to health issues," I answered truthfully since there was no point in hiding it.William nodded. "I heard it was you who turned him in?""Yes, it was."A flicker of appreciation passed throug
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Chapter 362

"But that's because he's—"Soren was about to argue, but I quickly tugged on his hand and interrupted, "Your grandfather's right, Soren. You should focus on your career right now, especially since you're your family's heir. You can't let personal feelings interfere with your greater responsibilities."William nodded approvingly. "You're a sensible woman, Miss Jones. It seems Soren has good taste."I forced a bitter smile.Sensible? More like I was forced to say that.But truthfully, I wasn't in a rush to get married, and William's stance actually lifted some pressure off me. In a way, it was a relief.The tension in the air lifted after my words smoothed things over.Soren and I returned to our seats.Just then, someone entered the courtyard—one of William's personal aides, based on their attire and demeanor."Sir, Commander Frieze and Miss Frieze have arrived," he announced.My heart skipped a beat. Commander Frieze? Miss Frieze?Was Candy here? What a coincidence!"Let th
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Chapter 363

At the time, I was Edward's girlfriend, yet he completely ignored me.And now, the same thing was happening again.The only question was whether Candy would be as "fortunate" as Maddison and end up marrying the man she admired."I'm fine. Thank you for your concern, Miss Frieze. And thank you for the coat last night," Soren said politely.Candy smiled. "There's no need to thank me, Soren. It's just a piece of clothing."As she spoke, her gaze shifted toward me, her smile carrying a subtle challenge and disdain—something only I could perceive.Last night, I transferred 3,900 dollars to her after adding her to my contacts, but she refused to accept it and sent the money back.Clearly, she viewed her kindness as being for Soren, not for me, and had no interest in accepting my money.After smiling, she turned to greet me. "Taylor, you're here too…"I returned her smile. "Yes, I came to visit Mr. Kenway as well."William looked slightly surprised. "You two know each other?""Tayl
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Chapter 364

Conflicts between women were never easy to define, often leaving it unclear who is right and who is wrong.Even someone as shrewd as William chose not to intervene, silently sipping his coffee.Soren turned to look at me, his dark eyes twinkling with amusement.I glanced at him, feeling an inexplicable irritation.Was he actually enjoying this? Did he find it entertaining to watch Candy and me bicker over him?I shouldn't have agreed to be his girlfriend, not when I hadn't known about Candy's ties to his family in the first place!My life was already complicated enough, and now it felt like an even bigger mess.Meanwhile, the two older gentlemen changed the topic, easing the tension and silence between us.Just then, my phone rang.I checked the screen—it was Jamie, likely calling about work.I excused myself and stepped outside to take the call.Jamie went over some details regarding the fashion show, and the conversation lasted about eight minutes.When I hung up and turn
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Chapter 365

Soleil paced near the doorway, rushing over as soon as she spotted us."I can't stand Candy! She's so annoying! All she does is suck up to people, and she's really good at it," Soleil blurted, her bluntness evident.I chuckled and glanced at Soren before teasing, "You better get used to it. She might end up being your sister-in-law someday."Before I could finish, Soren raised his hand, curling his fingers as if ready to flick me again.I quickly covered my head. "Nuh-uh! That really hurts!""Then stop talking nonsense!" Soren scolded.I sighed. "It's the truth, though. Look at how much the elders adore her personality."But… I couldn't deny it.It was just like Sally had said. I had everything going for me, except my temper. Maddison, on the other hand, had had a sweet tongue and had known how to flatter people—a skill I lacked entirely.We had a lavish lunch that afternoon.Chef Remy's cooking was impeccable, and he made all the dishes I liked. I was a little touched, think
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Chapter 366

"Why compare us with the worst?" Cameron demanded."What else should I do—compare you to the richest people in the world?"Cameron fell silent for a moment. "How could you?"I couldn't linger in the restroom, and I didn't want to be overheard. I coldly replied, "I've already done more than enough by paying for the treatment, so stop pushing your luck. If you keep causing me trouble, I won't pay another cent—even if you beg me."With that, I hung up and walked out.As expected, Soren was waiting outside."You didn't sound too happy on the phone. Was your stepmother bothering you again?" he asked."Mm-hmm, she's complaining about the hospital conditions." I didn't hide it from him this time.Then, I made one thing clear. "You're not allowed to help them. I know it's easy for you, but don't do it."He looked at me warmly and replied, "You think too highly of me. I'm already kind enough not to kick those who bullied you while they're down. There's no way I'm helping them."His
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Chapter 367

"Yeap. I can tell you're uncomfortable here, so let's go," Soren said."But… Shouldn't we say goodbye to your grandfather?" I asked."It's fine. I'm sure he's busy playing chess with Commander Frieze."Ah… There was no need to interrupt their game, then.Soren led me to the car, and just as I was about to ask where we were headed, my phone rang.It was Jamie.After answering, I turned to Soren, my expression slightly helpless. "What should we do now? I need to head back to the office and deal with some urgent work. I have to get it done before leaving for Medhelanon."Soren's brow furrowed, his hesitation evident. "How about I stay with you while you work?"I was a little surprised. "Don't you have anything to do today?"He glanced at me, his eyes filled with reluctance. "Work never really ends if you want to keep moving forward, but you're leaving tomorrow night for your business trip. You won't be back for the Brigidlia Festival…"Only moments ago, I'd been uneasy due to Li
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Chapter 368

Frankly, I found Lisbeth's ambiguity far more disappointing than William's directness.In the past, when I visited the Kenway residence as a designer, Lisbeth consistently exhibited warmth and kindness.Yet, when I visited Soren's girlfriend today, I sensed a clear distance between us.Although she remained polite—even inviting Chef Remy to cook, a gesture that underscored her appreciation of the occasion—I could tell her attitude toward me had changed.Given the situation, I couldn't simply take Soren away, especially not to another country."I'm serious. You should stay home and wait for me. I'll return as soon as I'm finished," I emphasized.He leaned closer, gazing at me. "But even if you're fast, you'll need at least ten days—maybe even half a month..."I frowned and fell silent. His words rang true."I can't bear to go even a day without seeing you… I'd miss you so much that I might even fall ill from heartbreak." His voice was low and warm, and his deep eyes formed a ten
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Chapter 369

Just as Jamie was about to leave, Soren suddenly spoke up. "A moment, please, Mr. Young."I froze for a second and turned to him. What was he up to now?"It's getting late. Why don't we have dinner together? My treat. I still haven't properly thanked you for helping Taylor with her car last time," Soren said in a composed, courteous tone that made it impossible to refuse.Inside, I was seething.The guy was actually following through on his promise from the seafood hotpot restaurant when he picked me up—and I had only been polite!Jamie was momentarily stunned.After a brief pause, he said, "It was nothing, really.""Well, you still need to eat, so we might as well have dinner together," Soren insisted politely, extending the invitation once more before adding, "Of course, we won't insist if you already have plans."Jamie glanced at me, but I couldn't tell what he was thinking."I don't have any plans," he replied."Then let's go."He nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Kenway."Jamie
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Chapter 370

Jean caught on immediately after I dodged her questions twice. "Soren's next to you, isn't he? So now isn't a good time to talk about this?" she asked."Mm-hmm.""Oh, okay. Gotcha. You two go ahead. We'll talk when you're free.""Alright." Just as I was about to hang up, I remembered my business trip and quickly added, "We'll have to wait until after the Brigidlia Festival. I'm leaving for Medhelanon tomorrow."Jean had been so busy that she'd forgotten, but my reminder jogged her memory."You're spending another Brigidlia Festival abroad? I'm sure that's really difficult for you now that you've got a boyfriend. You can't do this again next year."I chuckled and replied, "We'll see..."After all, who knew if my boyfriend would still be mine next year?After hanging up, I instinctively checked my WhatsApp messages and replied to a few work-related ones."Taylor, my family's opinion isn't that important. No matter what they think, I can make my own decisions. Trust me."Soren
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