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 met her years ago when I was staying at the military

then, I lived at the compound, and Miss Frieze used to visit her grandparents during the summer. Since we were in the

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

the situation then, but something

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

glanced at me, hesitating slightly before answering, I actually only recently found out that she applied to

frowned, a sudden

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

any real interaction with her. The girl I briefly dated has already settled abroad, and I heard she’s married. We haven’t been in touch for

the weight in my heart lifted a little at that point.

her,”

anniversary event, Candy greeted you the moment she

people there, but I don’t recognize every

suspicion. “Oh really? Are you seriously telling me no one ever threw themselves at you all those years ago? Even though you’ve

answered with a serious tone, “My bodyguards usually kept them

to me.”