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.

the most part, with only some

finished, I’d completely relaxed slipping back into treating him like an ordinary friend.

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

see. That’s

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

café’s peak hour, and business was booming despite the simplicity of

took the elevator down, neither of us saying a word until we reached the ground

studio was just across the street, so

be busy, hoping to fill the silence and

and pulled me toward

I stumbled into his arms just as a

his

As soon as I realized where I

from him.

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thank you,” I stammered, avoiding his gaze as thanked

I noticed the crowd

The light’s turned green already. Come on!”

still too embarrassed to look

presence unmistakable even in my peripheral vision. The street buzzed with activity–pedestrians, cars, and motorcycles weaving through the chaos. Yet, Soren’s striking