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 some lighthearted banter here and

relaxed slipping back into

up the real reason for our “date.” “I’ll let you try out the prototype when we get to my studio later. It shouldn’t take long. You’re not in a hurry, are

He set down his utensils and looked at me. “Not

That’s good.”

got up from my seat. “Let’s go—someone else seems to be

was booming despite the simplicity of the food

of us saying a

since my studio was just across the street, so we waited by the pedestrian crossing.

and pretended to be busy, hoping

me and pulled me

his arms just as

his

composure. As soon as

from him.

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thank you,” I stammered, avoiding

that moment, I noticed the crowd around us beginning

green already. Come on!” I said, turning away.

still too embarrassed to

unmistakable even in my peripheral vision. The street buzzed with activity–pedestrians, cars, and motorcycles