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

floored. I couldn’t help but admire

rolled into motion, and I shot a furtive glance

was still standing at the gate,

spread in my chest, but there was something else, too–a

investigate it, but because he seemed so far above me–like modern–day royalty–I somehow felt that Investigating it would be a mistake.

house, my aunt and their housekeeper, Clara, had

after another lately that I hadn’t had the chance to enjoy a warm, home–cooked meal in peace. Seeing what they had prepared warmed my

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

I’ve got the money,” I fibbed

get that much money?” my grandmother asked.

was eating. “He was at least decent enough to give me more than 4,000,000 dollars. That should be enough to get

was his first mistake, but he seems to keep making

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

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willing to talk ab

went to take a nap

to leave when

she asked, “Be honest, honey. How much

but only managed to get around 4,000,000 dollars. We’re still 9,000,000 dollars short.”