The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 321

I was speechless.

Thankfully, Soren hadn’t actually done that. If he had, I wouldn’t have been able to face Jamie when I returned to the office–unless, of course, I found myself a new managi

At that thought, I muttered regretfully, “I shouldn’t have td you that if I’d known how you’d react. It’s not like there’s a big chance I’ll run into your friend again, and you wouldn’t have known about it anyway…”

“Excuse me? Were you saying something?

“I said I finally found one of your flaws… You’re petty and alous!” I turned to face Soren, enunciating each word deliberately just to provoke him.

Instead of getting angry, he simply smiled and said, “I’m sure I have plenty more flaws. You’ll discover them sooner or later.”

“Why not just tell me now so I can avoid them?”

“Nope, not a chance.”

Our childish banter continued until even we couldn’t take ourselves seriously anymore.

“Alright, enough of that. Time to take you home.” Soren changed the subject effortlessly, planning my schedule for the next day. “We’ll check out the car tomorrow morning, and I’ll drive you back to your office afterward.”

I decided not to backtrack since we’d already agreed on it over the phone.

me that it would be Saturday the day

realizing what was happening. We were supposed to visit the Kenway residence to meet

I remember. How’s his recovery going? Are you sure won’t interrupt him by

truth, I was still reluctant to go and was

and I’m sure you won’t be interrupting him. He enjoys being around young people and is always eager to learn new things.”

is that

“Exactly.”

thought about it, the more uneasy I felt. But at this point, I

I didn’t let him come up.

was already past 10:00 p.m., which was late, especially since he needed another

stepped out of the car, he pulled me back in, leaned over, and

smile.

playful glare as I shut the

elevator, I was alone in

life began to flood my mind

Chupter 121

I thought about my

I would’ve fought them to the bitter end without a second thought–dragging them down with me,

were, and I couldn’t afford tot recklessly

would magnify my problems, tuning into yet another scandal that could also