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

rolled into motion, and I

standing at the gate, watching me leave.

in my chest, but there was something else,

above me–like modern–day royalty–I somehow felt

my grandmother’s house, my aunt and their housekeeper, Clara, had already finished preparing lunch.

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

I felt my heart skip a beat. I couldn’t possibly tell the truth with my grandmother

worry. I’ve got the

much money?” my grandmother

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

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

through and through,” I replied,

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more willing

went to take a nap after lunch.

was just about to leave when my aunt

“Be honest, honey. How much more do

have known I couldn’t hide it. “I did all I could, but only managed to get around