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…”

he lay his hands on you?” Soren’s anger flared, and

nodded. Even now, I couldn’t fully understand what had been going through my mind at

a little girl trying to stay strong while being bullied. But now that her knight in shining armor had arrived, she could

but another part of me wished he could rescue me

nodded. He pulled out his

asked, his eyes still

grasped Soren’s plan,

shaking my head with a frown. “I don’t want you involved in this. Edward already suspects something between us. If you intervene now, it’ll only fuel his

to me, his gaze distant

“Are you afraid of people finding out we’re together?”

My mind was in turmoil, and I couldn’t

about to do what I thought

burned bright red, overwhelmed by all the thoughts flooding my mind. I needed

You shouldn’t get involved in this kind of scandal. It would ruin not just your reputation, but your family’s

couldn’t bear the thought of burdening him with such a weight, nor could I disappoint Madame Kenway by

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Chapter 168

him into

his tone lightened as he said, “You’re overthinking this.