The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 264

1 gazed at Soren, guilt in my eyes, unsure of what to do.

After a moment, I decided to try to make him stay. “You must be hungry. You haven’t eaten yet…”

As soon as I spoke, the elevator chimed, and a young man in a suit stepped out, carrying a a brown bag with food, which he handed over to Soren with respect.

“Here’s your lunch, Mr. Kenway.”

I instinctively reached out to take it.

Soren, not wanting me to carry anything heavy, took it from the young man before I could and said, “Good work, thank you.”

“Anytime, Mr. Kenway.”

The young man returned to the elevator, while I looked at Soren, emphasizing, “You should stay and eat before you leave.”

Soren chuckled. “I’m glad you asked. I thought you’d be eager to kick me out as soon as your family showed up.” “I…” I met his gaze, seeing a faint trace of self–mockery in his eyes, which made me feel incredibly guilty. Truth be told, I had considered doing exactly that.

“I’ll take this inside for you. You go ahead and sit down.” Soren held the bag in one hand while supporting me with the other as we moved toward the living room.

“You two haven’t eaten yet?” my aunt asked, curious.

around 10:30 a.m.

placed the bag on the dining table and turned to my grandmother

tone, he said, “I should be going now. I’ll leave you two to spend time

distinguished background, he carried himself with such composure and courtesy,

on the couch, immediately stood when she heard him. “Why are you leaving? You

again, trying to persuade him once more. “Grandma’s right. You should at least eat something before

forward, adding, “Surely we can’t let you leave hungry after all you’ve done for Tay–Tay. Please, sit down and

to the entryway and closed the door, leaving Soren no choice but to stay.

you for having

emotional intelligence were impeccable–nothing to

was so nervous my hands trembled.

from the looks on my grandmother and aunt’s faces, they didn’t seem to mind Soren’s presence. In fact, it seemed as though, in these few minutes, they had already been

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unpacking the food containers, then glanced at me.

to ask, “Have you two eaten? If not,

lunch before coming over,” my aunt replied.

“Really?”

grandmother always eats at the

with my aunt’s