The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 284

Soren entered the car from the other side, studied me for a moment, and nodded. “Of course, Miss Jones. It seems I’ve underestimated you.”

I flashed a grin. Was he teasing me?

If we had to be together…

Our social standings were bound to clash. But I had to match him in competence and charisma, right? What else could I offer to capture his attention?

The truth, though, was that no matter how hard I tried, I didn’t think I could measure up to him in either of those areas. The best I could do was minimize the gap between us, so I wouldn’t become a burden.

The streets teemed with activity. Fireworks lit the sky. The car crawled toward the riverside, slowed to a near stop by the heavy traffic.

Less than a mile and a half from my place, yet half an hour later, we hadn’t made any real progress.

Soleil called twice, urging us to hurry.

The crowd around us made me shiver.

the event outdoors?”

Soren said,

sat on the top floor. I’d heard

there, especially at a time like this? That

less than a mile away. Want to walk?”

nodded. “Good

start to hurt, I can

“Wait, no! There’s no need!

want me to become an internet sensation? This street

the car, and Soren extended his hand with

then took it.

fingers entwined, I grumbled, “You know we shouldn’t be doing this, right? If someone sees and takes a picture, we’re going to be the center of

care about what others think?” he said, his tone calm but firm. “If anyone starts another smear campaign against you, I’ll handle it–whether

made our way through the crowd.

New Year’s Eve seemed to bypass me. Maybe

warm.

practically pressed together. He’d pull me close as we maneuvered through, smiling

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