The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 355

We were only a few feet apart, but it felt like an uncrossable chasm between us.

That was when I realized Edith had made the right move. She hadn’t inflicted any physical harm or me–she’d damaged the Kenways‘ opinion of me.

Maybe Lisbeth now saw me as more trouble than I was worth.

Soren waved and beckoned me to the car after his call.

I stayed put. “Go home soon, Soren. I’ll take an Uber.”

Sending me home and then back to the Kenway residence would take two hours, but Lisbeth might still be waiting for him at home.

Soren’s expression darkened slightly. “I’m not in a hurry. I’ll send you home.”

“I’m really fine,” I insisted again, nudging him toward the car. “Go.”

His displeasure deepened. This time, he simply picked me up and put me in the car, whether I wanted it or not.

journey, his phone rang.

the screen–it was his

his grandfather knew

Yes. I’m on my way. Half an hour, minimum. Yeah, I’ll do my best to be home soon. I’m fine, Grandpa. Relax and rest. I’ll see

the call ended, I said, “You can drop me here.

not in a

grandfather’s sick, right? You can’t keep making him worry! You should get home so

was sure he knew his grandson was with me. It was the only reason he hadn’t returned by now. As a good, understanding girlfriend–and to leave a

clearly

to trouble you, but can you stop

had the authority. He glanced at Soren through the rearview mirror. ”

before turning back to Soren. “You don’t need to send me home. Just go back to the Kenway residence,

as Soren remained silent. With no objection from

got out of the car just as Soren

he called

I turned.