The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 33

As though worried Soren might doubt my skills, I added, “I plan my time well so her dress will be done before her birthday.”

“Don’t worry. You can just make two sets for the event if you’re short on time. Honestly, I’d put your health first. Working too hard is far more damaging to the body than it seems.”

His words reminded me that he had seen me asleep just this morning. I felt embarrassed again.

Soren could tell I was nervous. He stepped forward. “Well, shouldn’t keep you any longer. You have a meal to catch. We’ll talk some other time.”

I snapped out of my thoughts and nodded hurriedly. “Yeapl Goodbye, Mr. Kenway.”

“Bye.”

I got into the car. To my surprise, he closed the door for me and waved through the window.

I was beginning to wonder if I saw the “really rich guys” through rose–colored glasses.

For some reason, anything that should have been ordinary a smile, a frown, a shrug, a wave, even the way the wind tousled his hair–seemed magical and unique when it was him.

His courteous manner seemed ingrained in his personality. His elegance felt innate. He was considerate, observant, and kind, displaying all three traits effortlessly

couldn’t help

motion, and I shot a furtive

standing at the

in my chest, but there was something

wanted to investigate it, but because he seemed so far above me–like modern–day royalty–I somehow felt that Investigating it

the time I reached my grandmother’s house, my aunt and their housekeeper, Clara,

had the chance to enjoy a warm, home–cooked meal in

auction while we were eating. I felt my heart skip a beat. I couldn’t possibly tell the truth with

worry. I’ve got the money,”

get that much money?” my grandmother

to Edward,” I said, my voice muffled from the ribs I was eating. “He was at least decent enough

“He’s such a confused young man Maddison was his first mistake, but he seems to keep

rotten through and through,” I replied, before changing the subject

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willing

to take

was just about to leave

honey. How much more do you

could, but only managed to get