The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 107

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I looked closely and noticed a small, almost imperceptible scar running across his right forehead.

“After hearing about our mysterious heroine, I asked the townsfolk who it might be. By the time I identified you and found your house, your grandmother had already taken you back to the city. I was too late,” Soren revealed.

I was stunned. Our history went back that far? What could even say to that?

If we had missed each other then, though…

“What about the second time?” I asked.

“It was summer the following year. I was swimming in the river with two friends. I’m a strong swimmer, but I had terrible luck that day. Not long after entering the water, my legs cramped. Soon, the current started pulling me downstream.

friends tried to save me at first, but they couldn’t keep up.

eyes widened. I

my way to buy ice cream. I saw someone struggling in the water and called for help,

to the riverbank, picked up a small branch, and tried to help, but it was too light

about to snap. So, I clung to the log. Thankfully,

one of my more vivid childhood memories. Afterward, several

and their military gear intimidated me. I hid in my room and

your house to thank you, but you stayed hidden. Your grandmother welcomed us. I noticed you peeking through the crack in the door…

“Seriously?” I exclaimed.

remember that part!

ever ignored me,” Soren said

“Still, I didn’t technically save you, did