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.

for Miss Frieze… I met her years ago when I was staying at the military compound, back when I spent a few years there

to visit her grandparents during the summer. Since we were in the same residential area, it was natural we’d run into one

I grew older, I became more serious and focused on my studies, so I stopped spending as much

then, but something still puzzled

back then? She went to the National Academy for her undergrad studies and then abroad, only

out that she applied to enter our academy because… I was

frowned, a sudden thought

ex–girlfriend you briefly dated?” I blurted

immediately denied it. “It’s not Candy. I’ve never had any real interaction with her. The girl I briefly dated has already settled abroad, and I heard she’s married.

my heart

her,”

anniversary event, Candy greeted you the moment

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 them

ever threw themselves at you all those years ago? Even though you’ve got the looks and

a serious tone, “My bodyguards usually kept them

to me.”