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

Chapter 126:

With her out of the way, Waldo sprawled the contract across the table and asked skeptically, “Is there really a ‘Director of Comfort’ at the headquarters?”

Lillian, clutching her sides from laughing so hard, confirmed eagerly, “Absolutely! It’s an honorary title we bestow upon family members who pitch in with the cleaning duties. It’s our way of showing respect!”

In essence, Daniela had been merely playing with Joyce’s expectations. Moments later, Cedric strolled into the room. He spotted Daniela at her desk, her head tilted slightly, a subtle smile gracing her lips. His usually rigid demeanor gave way to a brief, unexpected glimmer of amusement.

Lillian grinned and quipped playfully, “Mr. Phillips, who could possibly call you cold and aloof? I’m seeing more and more smiles from you lately.”

All eyes drew to Cedric’s unexpectedly cheerful demeanor.

Strikingly, Daniela hadn’t repeated her usual security concerns today. There was no, “We need to enhance security. How can we just let anyone wander in?”noveldrama

With the room bathed in a lighter tone and the air filled with ease, everyone’s laughter mingled, casting glances of admiration and respect toward Daniela.

Alexander’s fury burned like a wildfire, untamed and fierce.

He marched out of the Luxor Tower, his footsteps echoing as he passed a group of security guards huddled near the entrance for a briefing. The security chief spoke firmly, “Starting now, we’ll inspect every ID of anyone coming into the building. Higher-ups’ orders—too many unauthorized people have been slipping through. Stay sharp, everyone.”

A crisp and unanimous “Yes, sir!” rang out, reverberating through the entrance.

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Following close behind, Alexander’s secretary leaned in cautiously and murmured, “Mr. Bennett, do you think this new rule is aimed at us?”

Alexander let out a derisive snort. Block him from entering? Demand his ID for access? Had Daniela completely forgotten who he was? She wouldn’t have the nerve to block his path.

Still simmering with rage, Alexander walked away, his jaw clenched tightly in aggravation. Inwardly, he resolved that unless Daniela dropped to her knees and begged for his forgiveness, he wouldn’t even spare her a glance.

Observing Alexander’s thunderous expression, the secretary hesitated briefly before saying, “Sir, about Elite Lux’s deal with Clayton Renovation… They’re close to finalizing the contract.

Your father’s been pressing me about your progress with Ms. Harper. How should I respond?”

After a slight pause, he added, “Maybe easing your approach could help, sir. I don’t believe Ms. Harper is completely indifferent to you.”

Alexander spun around, his piercing gaze fixing on the secretary.

“Are you saying she still loves me?”

The secretary blinked, visibly startled by the sudden question. Wait, was that really the point he was trying to make?

Under Alexander’s unrelenting stare, the secretary lowered his head and replied, “Yes, sir. I think Ms. Harper still holds feelings for you. Otherwise, with such a major project, she would have at least opened it for public bidding. Opting straight for Clayton Renovation without competition—it does feel a bit sudden.”

Alexander nodded in agreement.

“Exactly! You understand. Daniela is just pulling a stunt to grab my attention. She hasn’t moved on from our marriage, and this is her way of retaliating against me.”

The secretary was at a loss for words. He couldn’t decide whether to laugh or question Alexander’s logic.

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