The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 169

After a moment of awkward silence, Soren’s expression changed slightly as he said, “Alright then, let’s eat.”

He got up and returned to his seat.

I lowered my head, secretly sighing in relief. But almost immediately, a pang of regret crept in, leaving me a little saddened…

I didn’t have the courage to look at him, but after a brief silence, I mumbled, “I’m sorry. I know you’re doing this for my own good, but right now, I just can’t…”

I couldn’t bring myself to accept his kindness–nor did I feel worthy of it.

Yet, I had no idea how to put that into words.

Fortunately, he seemed to understand.

With a gentle tone, he said, “I’m the one who should be apologizing. I acted rashly just now.”

Hang on… Did Soren just apologize to me?!

In shock, I quickly looked up. “No, not at all! You haven’t done anything wrong! You’re a really nice guy, and you’ve helped me so much!”

Just like that, we became more formal with each other again, a subtle distance settling between us.

Even so, I felt strangely at ease.

most part, with only

the time we were nearly finished, I’d completely relaxed slipping back into treating

you try out the prototype when we get to my studio

finished eating as well. He set down his utensils and looked at me. “Not at all. I’m pretty free these

That’s good.”

seat. “Let’s go—someone

was booming

café and took the elevator down, neither of us saying a word until we

need to drive since my studio was just across the street, so we waited by the pedestrian

pretended to be busy, hoping to fill the silence and avoid

and pulled me toward him, shouting, “Look

as a courier on a scooter

alright?” Soren asked, his expression filled with

a moment to regain my composure. As soon as I realized where I

from him.

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stammered, avoiding his

that moment, I noticed the crowd around us beginning to

already. Come on!” I said, turning

hurried ahead, still too embarrassed to look back at

even in my peripheral vision. The street buzzed with activity–pedestrians, cars, and motorcycles weaving through the chaos. Yet, Soren’s striking physique and refined demeanor made him effortlessly stand out in the crowd.