The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 216

“Who?” I asked.

Jean patted my shoulder excitedly. “Turn around and see fit yourself!”

I turned around, completely unprepared to see Soren!

He was walking into the canteen with several of the academy’s faculty deans, drawing all eyes to him.

My former coursemates greeted the faculty deans respectfully, and the latter waved back in acknowledgment.

At that moment, Soren noticed where I was sitting and curled his lips into a smile.

I was so shocked to see him heading in my direction that I quickly waved my hand to stop him..

He seemed to understand what I meant, as his smile turned into a helpless expression.

Just then, the vice–rector struck up a conversation with him and gestured for him to head up to the second floor.

After shooting me another glance, he complied, making me heave a sigh of relief.

Canteen No. 5 served slightly higher–quality food at a slightly higher price point than the other cafeterias in the academy. It also had a VIP room on the second floor.

That space was usually reserved for welcoming important guests, which meant Soren was clearly a highly regarded alumnus.

rather stay a small fry and

matter? Who are you looking at?”

sat upright. “Nothing, just an old friend.”

and Amanda started another topic while I continued eating.

a while, I received a text message, which I soon

you really so

face burned when I saw

duh! Why would you ask

reply, I took a moment to think before I

would notice

a simple meal,

to walk around at my own pace and catch up with old coursemates. I don’t want to waste

sticker of a person shivering

actually replied with a

wish I could walk around freely too, but… there’s so

of a person drawing circles in

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but imagine that little figure

your day with the faculty deans as much as you can. In the meantime, I’ll

“Who are you texting? You’re giggling like

lunch, but I refused,” I said nonchalantly, putting down my