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

Chapter 5

Chapter 5:

Joyce’s voice was the epitome of consideration.

“Alexander, I know you care for me, but this is a matter for our family. Calling the police could lead to my sister’s arrest and tarnish the Harper family’s reputation. That’s the last thing I desire. Perhaps it’s best if we…”

She trailed off, her head bowing slightly, her delicate pose belying the cunning glimmer in her gaze.

“Perhaps it’s best if we just let this go.” Her suggestion stirred Caiden and caused Alexander’s brow to furrow in contemplation.

His cold eyes bore into Daniela as he spoke with chilling authority.

“We can’t just let this go! Apologize now! Kneel and beg for forgiveness!”

Despite the sharp agony emanating from her cracked rib, Daniela stood her ground, her spine rigid, unwilling to show any sign of defeat.

mind: her anguish was merely amusement to someone who held no

I am innocent, and I refuse to

had just finished speaking when Caiden closed the distance between them and delivered another harsh slap to her

already fragile, teetered dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a tempest. Before she could regain her footing, a brutal kick

“thud,” she collapsed onto her

world of

her kneecaps crashing against the hard floor reverberated around the room, sending a jolt of

against the floor. Blood started to ooze through the bandages wrapped around her

could no longer stand to watch the

over to aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander with a

“I’ve seen the reports.

supposed to protect each other. How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and

Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing

may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and you need to face

here until you

He then addressed Caiden.