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

during the summer. Since we were in the same residential area, it was natural we’d run into

so I stopped spending as much time at my grandfather’s military base. That’s when

situation then, but something still

with you? Did she have a crush on you back then? She went to the National Academy for her undergrad studies and then abroad, only returning recently. In fact, she even attended our academy’s anniversary event

hesitating slightly before answering, I actually only recently found out that she applied to enter our academy because… I was

sudden

me she’s the ex–girlfriend you briefly dated?” I blurted out in

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

in my heart lifted a little at that point.

ignored her,” I

Candy greeted you the moment

people there, but I don’t recognize every single one of them, especially

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

bodyguards usually kept them away, refusing to let

to me.”