The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 168

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Soren had a powerful presence that made it impossible for others to deny him, and it was that very intensity that caused me to reveal the hand I had been hiding under the table.

“It’s nothing, really. I just injured myself when I was closing the door last night,” I muttered, still trying to cover up the truth.

Without a word, Soren stood up, walked past the table, and sat down next to me, stunning me.

I quickly scooted over to give him space.

He didn’t say anything further. Instead, he reached for my hand and tugged my sleeve up. His gaze darkened, a frown forming on his face.

“What about your other hand?” he asked.

I hesitated for a moment before extending my other hand.

When he took it, the warmth of his skin against mine sent my heart racing.

“How did you manage to injure both hands while closing the door?” Soren asked, his voice curious, unaware of the thoughts racing through my head.

I figured there was no point in hiding anymore, so I decided to tell him the truth. “Edward had been drinking a lot last night before he came to look for me. There was a scuffle, and we ended up being taken to the police station…”

you?” Soren’s anger flared, and there was

had been going through my mind

bullied. But now that her knight in shining armor had arrived, she could finally let go of

him earnestly. Part of me didn’t want to burden him, but another part of me wished he could rescue me from my

serious after I nodded. He pulled out his phone and

date of your court hearing?” he asked, his

the words left my mouth, I suddenly grasped Soren’s plan, and a shiver ran

involved in this. Edward

his gaze distant and contemplative.

asked, “Are you afraid of people finding out we’re

My mind was in turmoil, and I couldn’t bring myself to meet

about to do what I thought he was

thoughts flooding my mind. I needed a moment to

You shouldn’t get involved in this kind of scandal. It would ruin

bear the thought of burdening him with such

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Chapter 168

into this mess.

expression softened slightly, and his tone lightened as he said, “You’re overthinking this. Something like this won’t affect me in