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.

should I be afraid when there’s nothing

conviction, it was obvious I was faking

smiled as he spoke. “Exactly. If we’re innocent, what’s there to worry about? It’s just a New Year’s celebration–it’s not like I’m trying to drag you home and lock you up.”

he’d just cast a

and

a strong feeling that something was going to change between us that night,

he said, drawing out his words with clear intent. “So, in the

your family and friends

nodded. “Exactly. Which means there’s nothing left to hide. So what are you still afraid

was speechless… because he was right. Our families and friends already knew something was going en between us,

not too busy with work,”

was about to get out of the car to walk me upstairs, but I quickly stopped

legs are fine now. I can get

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up, it would be

terrified of being alone with him. I was afraid that if he pushed just a little harder, I’d completely surrender and fall headfirst into him. Thus,

my hesitation,

let me off the hook. “Alright then. Let me know once you’re home,

nodded and slowly headed upstairs.