The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 279

Fortunately, Soren didn’t push me any further and smoothly changed the subject instead. “Any plans for New Year’s? Soleil and some friends are organizing a countdown Interested in joining?”

New Year’s?

I turned to look at him, suddenly realizing it was only two days away.

My, my… Time really did fly.

“I haven’t thought about it yet. I’ve been busy with work, and it’s already piling up because of my leg injury.

“My legs are finally healed enough for me to return to work tomorrow, so I was planning to put in some overtime.

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“It’s just New Year’s–we can always head over after you’re done. Haven’t you always told me to make time to rest and balance work with life, no matter how busy I get?”

Soren was persistent, clearly not giving me any room to refuse.

I made one last attempt to resist. “I don’t think being in a crowded place is a good idea since my legs still aren’t fully healed.”

“Don’t worry. No one will bump into you with me there. Or are you just reluctant to be seen with me in public? Afraid people will find out about us?” Soren inquired.

not! Why should I be afraid when there’s nothing between us?” I shot back.

it was obvious

what’s there to worry about? It’s just a New Year’s celebration–it’s not like I’m trying

sparkled like he’d just cast a spell on me.

glance and swallowed, unsure

a strong feeling that something was going to change between us that night, and I wasn’t

family and friends,” he said, drawing out his words with clear intent. “So, in the spirit of reciprocity-”

eyes. “I’ve met your family and friends too.

there’s nothing left to hide. So what are you still afraid

speechless… because he was right. Our families and friends already knew something was going en between us, so avoiding it now seemed pointless.

if I’m not

arrived at my apartment building, Soren was about to get out of the

I can get up there myself–slowly. You should

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Soren followed me up, it

just a little harder, I’d completely surrender and fall headfirst into him. Thus, I had to resist.

to pick up on my hesitation, the nervousness in my

soft chuckle, he let me off the hook. “Alright then.

slowly headed upstairs.