The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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I got into my car, put him on loudspeaker, and buckled up. “Well, I reported my deadbeat sperm donor, and now he’s going to jail. Thought I should tell Mom the good news!”

Soren chuckled. “You’re efficient.”

“Of course! I’m not going to be his scapegoat!” I grinned. “I’m not going to jail in his place, that’s for sure!”

“Honestly, you’ve impressed me again.”

“Thanks, but let’s get back on track. Why are you calling me?” I asked, steering the conversation back to its course.

“Nothing much. I just wanted to know if your injury’s healed.”

I suddenly remembered it. I’d been so busy that I had completely forgotten. I rolled up my sleeves and glanced at it.

“It’s healing up nicely! No pain or itching anymore. Thanks for asking.”

“My pleasure.”

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Just like that, the conversation seemed to stall. There was an awkward pause, but also something oddly interesting in the air.

was about to speak, he started, ‘You’re driving, aren’t you? I shouldn’t distract you. Drive safely.

the call to end so soon. “Wait!”

“Hmm?”

not–let’s have lunch together. I owe you a meal, right? I promised I’d buy you lunch when

was a brief

ahead. “Actually, never mind! You’re probably really

now,

so let’s-”

go. Where should we

was a little surprised. “Wait, really? It was just a random thought. You’ve been busy with work lately. I was worried

“No! That’s not it! Um… Let’s go to

“Sounds good.”

to the Oriole

though. We’ve got time.”

immediately after that. She was predictably confused. “Which VVIP is it

was Metropolis‘ premier restaurant. An average person could easily spend their entire monthly salary just to eat there. And here I was, supposedly owing Soren

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should be

stammered, “T–The same guy… As the 1–last time…”