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.

way, Soren reminded me that it would

for a moment before realizing what was happening. We were supposed to

his recovery going? Are you sure won’t interrupt him by

truth, I was still reluctant to go and was trying

I’m sure you won’t be interrupting him. He enjoys being around

what he meant. “So, what you’re saying is that he

“Exactly.”

But at this point, I couldn’t find a valid excuse

downstairs, but I

was late, especially since he needed another hour to return

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

smile.

glare as I shut

I was

began

Chupter 121

anger bolled when I thought about my “dear

them to the bitter end without a second thought–dragging them down with me,

they were, and I couldn’t afford tot

public would magnify my problems, tuning into yet