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.”

feel a little guilty. We were all here to

the guy who could make or break her career.

sorry, Miss Jones. I

“Let bygones be

and practically fled the

chase after her?” Soren asked Kevin.

the

been dumped. I subconsciously tightened my grip on Soren’s arm.

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

just feel bad for ruining everyone’s

said, glancing at his watch. “The performance is about

of the window, folks!

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 straight