The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 334

Soren interrupted me before I could apologize, “Taylor, haven’t you learned to inform me before doing anything? I thought we planned to visit the Kenway residence this weekend.”

I took a deep breath and tried to keep my voice steady. “I called you last night, but you didn’t answer. I texted you this morning too, but you didn’t respond.”

“Sorry. I got pretty drunk meeting with my clients last night. I just woke up. I’m calling you now because I saw your message.”

I stiffened. So that was why he sounded so groggy.

The Uber honked lightly and merged onto the road. I had to cut the conversation short. “I can’t make time for the visit today anymore. If you think it’s necessary, we can do tomorrow.”

I started the car and followed the driver.

Soren was quiet for a long time. Then, finally, he asked gently, “Are you upset?”

I bit my lip.

Frustration welled up inside me, but I forced myself to stay composed–I was driving, after all. “Yes, a little! I know you’re upset as well. You didn’t return my calls. I thought you-

I wasn’t going to talk to

thought you wanted to break

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of effort to finally get you as my girlfriend. There’s no way I’d break up

pressed my lips into a thin line, unsure how to

asked, “Are you outside?”

“Yeah. I’m driving.”

me when you’re done with your thing. I’ll come find

throat, but I pushed my emotions aside. We needed to talk and sort through our

lifted a little after the call ended.

him to dinner or something after their inspection. But I hadn’t expected him to get so drunk

me. Given how he usually was with me, he should have called or texted as soon as he saw my missed calls–just to let me know. Instead, he’d gone

had he originally not wanted to talk to me, only to get caught up

such a

regret saying yes to this. If we’d just stayed friends, we

feeling like we owed

easier than this uncertainty.