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.

phone. It was 2:00 p.m.–he

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

esteemed client is a huge part of my job,”

and watched my face as if he had something he

eyebrow. “What’s on

throat. “I think… your blouse… might need to be pulled up a

I was stunned.

I understood his sudden avoidance–or why he had

V–neck blouse today. I liked the feel of its fabric, and it

often.

Every

go out, I just put on a double–faced wool coat. Once indoors, I’d remove the coat as usual.

measurements, I had completely neglected

reminder hit me like a freight train–how much had he seen down

I didn’t

but I thought… maybe you’d be too embarrassed, so it wasn’t a good time. But if I said nothing, what if… What if someone else took

okay with seeing a little peek but didn’t want

Right now, I should respond! What if he thought I did