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.

university in Metropolis, which is

smile tinged with restraint. “But I didn’t–reach out to reconnect, and by then, she’d already forgotten about me. Even so, I never forgot

burned, and my mind swirled with so many emotions.

flustered, yet also

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

polite, and heartfelt words had left my grandmother

the reins of the situation.

seconds, finally

say. “Excuse me… Um, so you attended the National Academy too,

so I graduated and started working soon after.” “I see… You two really do seem

grandmother’s expression turned contemplative, as though unsure of how to

likely planning to break us up. But Soren’s honesty left them at a loss for words.

Kenway…” My grandmother began.

“Please, Grandma Edna, call me Soren, or

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Ren? Soren?

surprised by how casual he was being, even

were close with someone of his

addressing him directly. Instead, she said, “The fact is, you