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.

later found out she went to a university in Metropolis, which is how I ended up seeing her

to me, his 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 what she did

cheeks burned, and my mind swirled with

anxious, flustered, yet also

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

heartfelt words had left my grandmother and aunt

Soren held the reins of

for a few seconds, finally breaking when I cleared my throat.

found something to say. “Excuse me… Um, so you

by the time Taylor joined, so I graduated and started working soon after.” “I see… You two really do seem quite fated.” My aunt nodded, then shifted her gaze to my grandmother.

expression turned contemplative, as though

been opposed to our relationship, likely planning to break us up.

Kenway…” My grandmother began.

her. “Please, Grandma Edna, call me Soren, or Ren if you’d prefer

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Ren? Soren?

being, even on their first meeting–just like when we first met in Beaumont.

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

directly. Instead, she said, “The fact is, you and Tay–Tay come from