The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

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Chapter 206

The centennial was happening soon. I had sent the dresses designed to the faculty a day before the event and was now heading to the airport–Amanda was arriving today.

What I didn’t expect was seeing Soren at the airport!

He was wearing a large black trench coat, making him look even more refined. As he strode gallantly through the arrival gate, several young women stopped in their tracks, staring at him like a pack of fangirls.

Unfortunately, I was one of them too.

I even blinked a few times to make sure I wasn’t hallucinating

Soren seemed surprised to see me as well. His solemn, serious expression melted away into gentleness as soon as he noticed me.

Michael–who was pushing the luggage trolley beside him–spoke up in surprise. “I didn’t expect to see you here, Miss Jones! Did you come because you knew Mr. Kenway was returning to the city today?”

I opened my mouth–then immediately realized I had no idea how to answer.

I said no, it would be embarrassing for Soren. But if I said yes, then my poor

Soren saw how

“Yes,”

helped me out. “What a coincidence! Were you here to

replied bashfully, blushing. “My old roommate is coming for the centennial too. I didn’t expect

off with the luggage and left us alone.

the night before yesterday. I had to rush home

centennial.”

tough, going back and forth like that.”

last night, but at least I finished what I had to do and managed to catch my flight back,” he said,

see faint blood streaks in his eyes and the dark circles beneath them. A pang of sympathy hit me. Before I could even comfort him, though, he smiled dotingly. “Well, seeing you here–even if it was just a coincidence has already dispelled quite

grinned. “I know, right? I thought I was mistaking

“For a moment, I thought you were here for me.

I quickly avoided his gaze as warmth spread across my cheeks. I felt like spring had already arrived right

me out of my thoughts. Um, you should go home and rest.

actually–my friend is staying at my place, and we’re going to

Chapter 206

just hop in too,