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.”

were all here to celebrate the dawn of a new year, a day meant to

cross the guy who could make or

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

smiled. “Let bygones be bygones. It’s

turned away and practically fled the restaurant.

after

the nonchalant reply.

it. Yulia had just been dumped. I subconsciously tightened my grip on Soren’s arm.

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

feel bad for ruining everyone’s mood. That’s all.”

he said,

immediately called out, “Look out of the window, folks!

Soren had predicted, the crowd quickly forgot about the commotion and gathered by the window,

into the sky, lighting it up. Then, countless drones descended upon us like snowflakes. They lit up, transforming the space into something