The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Had I not seen him just minutes earlier, I would have never guessed this man was some sort of king of the battlefield.

“No, Mr. Kenway. The pleasure is all mine. Sorry to disturb your work,” I replied.

I had instinctively addressed him as “Mr. Kenway” again–how could I not when I was reminded of the difference

in status between us?

Michael swiftly tidied up the table and tucked the documents under his arm before leaving

1 feigned ignorance,

“Have you finished designing my shirt?” he asked, snapping me out of my daze.

The words I wanted to say caught in my throat.

Soren could tell I was hesitant and asked patiently, “Is my mother giving you trouble?”

“No!” I replied quickly.

I hadn’t brought any drafts with me, and I had nothing to discuss regarding his clothes!

truth, and that was all I could

I’m sorry. I didn’t come here to talk about your

couch. “Take a seat.

instructed. He went to the pantry, poured two cups of coffee, and brought them to

as he set the cup in front of me, feeling a strange

him and said, “I

so nervous or formal now,

“L… might need… to borrow some money…

tightly together, bracing for rejection or

in a bind,

“Um… Yes…”

“How much?”

looked up and met his gaze, stunned. “You’re

and settled deeper into

movement exuded charisma.

course. It’s not like you’re asking me to die

smiled in relief, though my nerves returned as I thought of

might need 7,000,000 dollars,” I said,

Chapter 40

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He must be too stunned to

something that can be solved with

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