The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 325

Soren remained calm, showing no hint of guilt as he explained, “There’s nothing between us. It’s our grandfathers who are friends.”

Noticing my confusion, he continued, “Commander Frieze was one of my grandfather’s most trusted subordinates back in the day. That’s why my grandfather recommended him for promotion to military district commander.

“Remember when I mentioned my older brother? He’s the orphan of my father’s comrade and has been in t military ever since. For years, he served under Commander Frieze, who mentored him.

ago,

“My brother is highly capable, earning two first–class merlis though one nearly cost him his life. Two months

Commander Frieze retired and has been visiting my grandfather frequently. They play chess and reminisce about the past.”

I listened intently, my curiosity about Soren’s older brother growing stronger after hearing about him again.

At the same time, learning about Candy’s family background left me uneasy. Her grandfather had once been a military district commander with deep ties to Soren’s grandfather.

I was staying at the military compound, back when I spent a few years there training

during the summer.

more serious and focused on my studies, so I stopped spending as

situation then, but something

she have a crush on you back then? She went to the National Academy for her undergrad studies and then abroad, only returning recently.

found out that she applied to enter our academy because…

sudden

you briefly dated?” I blurted out in surprise.

had any real interaction with her. The girl I briefly dated has already settled abroad, and I heard

Honestly, the weight in my heart lifted a little at

you ignored her,” I recalled.

Candy greeted you the moment she

wasn’t really paying attention. I know a lot of people there, but I don’t recognize every single one of them, especially women. I’ve paid very little attention to

seriously telling me no one ever threw themselves at you all those years ago? Even though you’ve got the looks and the

serious tone, “My bodyguards usually kept them away, refusing to let strangers get

to me.”