The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 288

I grinned at Kevin. “You want an apology from me, right? Well, before that, how about we listen to what your partner had to say?”

I played the recording of the conversation I’d overheard outside the cubicle,

As expected, everyone within earshot went pale.

Yulia panicked. “They were right about you! What kind of snake records everything at the drop of a hat like some snitch?! Mr. Kenway, you have to stay away from her, she’s=”

Before she could finish, Kevin slapped her across the cheek. Everyone jumped.

I was surprised to realize I didn’t need to say all the lines I had planned. It felt like things were already settled.

“I’m so sorry on behalf of my plus–one, Soren,” Kevin said, turning to him immediately. “She offended both you and Miss Jones.”

He turned to Yulia, grumbling, “Don’t want to get canceled by the industry? Then apologize to Miss Jones right now.”

corner made me feel a little guilty. We were all here to celebrate the dawn of

better than to cross the guy who

“I’m sorry, Miss Jones. I shouldn’t have

be

away and practically fled

you not gonna chase after her?” Soren asked

the nonchalant

dumped. I subconsciously tightened my

tell I felt bad for her. “Hey, it’s not your fault. I feel worse knowing you

head. “I just feel bad for ruining

enough,” he said, glancing at his

out of the window,

the commotion and gathered

descended upon us like snowflakes. They lit up, transforming the space into something