The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 173

To my surprise, he nodded. “Sounds great.”

What?! Why was he so distant if he still wanted me around have tea with him? He was so confusing!

Soren drank his tea while relaxing on the couch.

I tried to change the subject. “When exactly will Sol be going abroad?”

“Not sure. She’s been a bit busy lately.”

“Alright. Well, I’ve finished making her dress, so she’s welcome to come try it on any time. If there’s no issue with it, she can take it right before she leaves for Lundyn.”

Soren flashed me a gentleman’s smile. “Thank you. You’ve been working hard on our family’s commissions lately, huh?”

“Nah. I should be thanking you and your family. These commissions pay well, both in money and reputation. The Kenways are my greatest windfall.”

Soren’s smile widened as he checked his watch.

glanced at my phone. It was 2:00 p.m.–he

said, rising to his feet. “I shouldn’t keep you

at all! Serving my esteemed client is a

watched my face as if he had something he wanted

eyebrow. “What’s on your mind?”

might need to be pulled up

I was stunned.

sudden avoidance–or why he had

I liked the feel of its fabric, and it was the type that didn’t need to

often.

Every

a double–faced wool coat. Once indoors, I’d remove the coat

had completely

his reminder hit me like a freight train–how much had he seen down my shirt whenever I

tongue was tied. I didn’t know what to say!

stammered, clearly more embarrassed by my stunned reaction. “I wanted to tell you just now, but I thought… maybe you’d be

cheeks burn. What did he mean? That he was okay

of it, Taylor! This wasn’t the point! Right now, I should respond! What if he thought I did