The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 141

I hesitated a little before taking it. “Thank you.”

Oh no. I just remembered–I still had his other handkerchief with me!

After dabbing my eyes with this new one, I said timidly, “Um, I’ll return this after I wash-”

“It’s alright. You can pass it to me,” Soren said, taking the handkerchief.

I stared intently at my food, hoping to hide my burning cheeks.

Once we finished our meal, I summoned a waitress for the bill. However, she informed me that it had already been paid.

“By whom?” I exclaimed.

“Soren, duh!” Soleil chirped, leaping to her feet.

I rose from my seat, too.

“Mr. Kenway, the lunch was supposed to be on me!” I protested, flustered.

“Oh, who cares? It’s just a meal, and my brother has too much money to spend. Let him pay for someone he ”

suddenly coughed–loudly and

I was saying, it’s because there’s a plus–one this time. Me! So

I blinked, stunned.

Soleil been about to

Maybe it was “someone he

Soren… actually

dumbfounded expression and chuckled. “You can foot the bill next time,

and replied, “Okay. Promise.”

God, that meant at least

I added as we stepped out of the

Soleil teased. “By the way, I’m heading to Lundyn next month. I was wondering if you could make me a bespoke dress similar to my mom’s Rococo–inspired gown! Ren said you already have some designs like it. May

“Of course! You should

looped her arm around mine. “Bye, Ren! You’re on your own now.”

a troublemaker and a distraction, Sol. Go home as soon

to show your confidence in me. I’m

know you’re not. You’re even more troublesome than that,” Soren quipped.

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Chapter 141

“Hey!”

main hall,

attention immediately snapped to