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.

event outdoors?” I asked.

Up there,” Soren said, pointing.

the city’s iconic skyscraper. A fine–dining, revolving restaurant sat on the top floor. I’d heard reservations were

at a time like this? That had to be

stuck,” Soren said. “But we’re still less than a mile away.

nodded. “Good

your knees start to hurt,

There’s no need! I can

to become an

car, and Soren extended his hand with a gentlemanly

then took it.

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 unwanted attention

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

fell silent as we made our way through the

cold of New Year’s Eve seemed to

warm.

that we were practically pressed together. He’d pull me close

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