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.

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

grandparents during the summer. Since we were in the same residential area, it was

studies, so I stopped spending as much time

the situation then, but something still

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

at me, hesitating slightly before answering, I actually only recently found out

a sudden thought

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

course not.” Soren chuckled and 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. We haven’t been in touch for a

my heart lifted a little at that point.

her,”

Candy greeted you the moment she

I don’t recognize every single one of them, especially women. I’ve paid very little attention to them during my

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

usually kept them away, refusing

to me.”