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?” I asked.

Soren said, pointing.

sat on the top floor. I’d heard reservations were required at

at a time like this? That had

still less than

nodded. “Good

your knees start to hurt, I

aback. “Wait, no! There’s no need! I can

of offer was that? Did he want me to become an internet sensation? This street

Soren extended his hand with a gentlemanly smile.

hesitated… then

shouldn’t be doing this, right? If someone sees and takes a picture, we’re going

others think?” he said, his tone calm but firm. “If anyone starts another smear

fell silent as we made

cold of New Year’s Eve seemed to bypass me. Maybe my racing heart was keeping

warm.

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

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