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.”

a little guilty. We were all here to celebrate the dawn of a new year, a day meant to be happy for everyone–and

the guy who could

sorry, Miss Jones.

be bygones. It’s fine.”

and

gonna chase after her?” Soren asked

came the nonchalant

it. Yulia had just been dumped. I subconsciously tightened

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

my head. “I just feel bad for ruining everyone’s mood.

it soon enough,” he said, glancing at his watch. “The

of the window,

crowd quickly forgot about the commotion and gathered

Then, countless drones descended upon us like snowflakes. They lit up, transforming the