Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 810:

“Doesn’t it work?”

Cedric exhaled sharply.

He opened his hand, revealing a palm slick with sweat.

His words were harsh, but there was an unmistakable tremor in his voice, betraying his fear that Daniela might truly give up on them.

But Cedric knew he had no choice.

If he didn’t stand firm now, Daniela would never lean on him, never trust him fully.

For now, though, he chose to let it go.

His heart felt heavy, as though it couldn’t take much more of this. He finished his coffee in silence. “When you finally tell me what you’re up to, I’ll come home.” With that, Cedric rose to his feet.

Daniela watched as his figure slowly receded through the door, her heart tightening with each step he took.

She stayed in the cafe a moment longer, collecting herself before finally leaving.

Jackie Gray, Cedric’s driver, honked lightly and greeted her cheerfully. “Mr. Phillips sent me to take you home.”

Daniela climbed into the car, the familiar scent of leather and cedar surrounding her.

As they drove, she stared out the window, her thoughts swirling.

Jackie glanced at her quiet profile a few times before speaking up.

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨: 𝙜Ɐ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⸬𝙘𝙤𝙢

“Why isn’t Mr. Phillips coming home with you?”

“He had work to finish and went back to the office.”

Jackie nodded thoughtfully. “He’s loved you for years. Even before your divorce, he was always watching over you. I never thought he’d smile—until the day he found out about your divorce. That was the first time I saw him genuinely smile.”

At his words, Daniela looked away from the window. “Really? I thought Cedric had a cheerful disposition.”

In Daniela’s presence, Cedric always wore a smile.

“Our employees used to be quite intimidated by him. At many gatherings, everyone seemed so reserved. Eventually, Mr. Phillips found out and chose not to attend. Today, for the first time, I’ve seen such a harmonious atmosphere. It’s clear he really cherishes you,” Jackie added.

Daniela gave a soft smile. “Hmm.”

The car pulled up in front of the Harper family’s villa, and Daniela stepped out.

Lillian looked past Daniela, saw no one else, and laughed. “It seems he’s really reached his limit this time, hasn’t he? Daniela, you can’t really fault him. I think Cedric has shown remarkable patience. Most people would have lost their cool by now.”

Daniela exhaled deeply. “But it should all be resolved soon. Elyse is running low on funds and becoming an outcast. She’ll likely reach out to her backer soon. At most, this will drag on for another year,” Lillian added.

Daniela nodded in response. Then, before she went upstairs, she turned to Ryan, who was absorbed in a video game in the living room. “Don’t mention anything about Cedric’s family to him.” Ryan gave a nod of acknowledgment.

Daniela made her way upstairs.noveldrama

In the kitchen, Josie was washing the vegetables. She furrowed her brow in confusion upon overhearing Daniela.

“Cedric’s family? He only has his grandmother left, hasn’t he?”

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