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 at

guess, I was probably acting like a little girl trying to stay strong while being bullied. But now that

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

more serious after I nodded. He pulled out

he asked, his eyes still fixed on the screen.

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

I grabbed his hand, shaking my head with a frown. “I don’t want you involved in this. Edward already suspects something between us. If

turned to me, his gaze distant and

a long pause, he asked, “Are you afraid of people finding out we’re together?”

in turmoil, and I couldn’t bring myself to meet his eyes.

he about to do what I thought he was going to

the thoughts flooding my

steady myself. “You come from a very prominent family. You shouldn’t get involved in this kind of scandal. It would ruin not just your reputation, but your family’s too.”

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

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into this

said, “You’re