The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 265

“Aunt Sarah, please don’t-” I began, but Soren cut me off before I could finish.

“I’m currently pursuing Taylor romantically, but she hasn’t agreed yet. I’ve only had the chance to take care of her these past two days because of her injuries,” he said.

What the…

I froze, feeling like I was being roasted over an open flame.

In half a day, I’d already endured my best friend’s bluntness, and now I had to process Soren’s bold confession.

They both charged ahead without a second thought, leaving me too stunned to react.

Hello! Neither of you even asked for my permission to talk like that!

I wasn’t the only one caught off guard–my grandmother and aunt were just as shocked.

Clearly, they hadn’t expected Soren to be so direct. Their faces remained frozen, as they briefly forgot what they were doing.

Soren smiled, a little reserved. “I’m sorry if I startled you, but I’m serious. Taylor saved my life when we were younger… twice, actually.

“I had wanted to thank her in person, but I was a step too late. We lost touch after that.

in Metropolis, which is how I ended

and by then, she’d already forgotten about me. Even so, I never forgot what

burned, and my mind swirled with so many emotions.

flustered, yet

started the conversation, seemingly in control. But sincerity was always the ultimate trump

heartfelt words had left my grandmother and aunt completely stunned.

held the reins

tension lingered for a few seconds, finally breaking when I cleared my

say. “Excuse me… Um, so you

year by the time Taylor joined, so I graduated and started working soon after.” “I see… You

contemplative, as though

likely planning to break us up. But Soren’s honesty left

My

call me Soren, or Ren if you’d

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Ren? Soren?

was being, even on their first meeting–just like

would dare pretend they were close with someone of his status, would they?

for a moment but decided against addressing him directly. Instead, she said, “The fact is, you