The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 194

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I breathed a sigh of relief. My eyes met Soren’s, and he offend a faint smile, as if reassuring, me not to be nervoIS But how could I not be? The ambiguous tension between us were we or weren’t we? had only grown more intense.

I shouldn’t even be this close to a family of such blue blooded stature. I was no match for them.

Yet, as the owner of my own company, l’couldn’t afford to torn away a valuable client like Soren. Social connections had become more crucial than ever.

Having a powerful and elite friend like Soren was undeniably beneficial–not just for me, but for my company and the people who relied on it. This connection could open doors to endless opportunities and revenue.

Some might see my actions as undignified, as if I were constantly accepting handouts. But this was simply how the world worked.

It wasn’t as though I was leeching off him–he was the one offering his generosity. And who could fault me for accepting it?

Finally, I managed to calm myself down, at least a little.

Lunch was exquisite.

the spread. “Please, eat as

a

my recent divorce. “You won the case, didn’t you? Now that

me nervous. It felt like she was probing to see if I was ready to jump into a new relationship

the court has ruled in favor of the annulment, but the verdict takes time to become official. It’ll

frowned. “Do you think he might change his

“No. He

no problem at all. Given how exceptional you are, I’m sure plenty of people already have their eyes on you,” Lisbeth commented.

even more anxious. She wasn’t wrong.

forced a smile. “I… I just want to focus on my career for now.”

way, I had just declined Lisbeth–and Soren–right to their faces.

to sweating buckets.

though internally I

awkward silence. I noticed Lisbeth shooting Soren a

The conversation no longer flowed

direct, too much of a rejection

food now tasted bland and