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.

our journey, his phone rang.

screen–it was

Even his grandfather

do my best to be home soon. I’m fine, Grandpa. Relax and rest. I’ll see you tomorrow morning.

I said, “You can drop

not in a

can’t keep making him worry! You should get home so he can finally rest after knowing you’re okay!”

It was the only reason he hadn’t returned by now. As a good, understanding girlfriend–and to leave a good impression I should let Soren go home first.

frowned, clearly hesitant.

trouble you, but can you stop by

knew who had the authority. He glanced at Soren through the

send me home. Just go back to

remained silent. With no objection

out of the car just as

he called

I turned.