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.

harrowing moment, a cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish was merely amusement to someone who held no

I am innocent,

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

a leaf in a

“thud,” she

the world of

crashing against the hard floor reverberated around the room, sending a jolt of excruciating pain that surged

against the floor. Blood started to ooze through

no longer stand to watch

aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander with a look of

“I’ve seen the reports.

How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without proper

a frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as nothing more than

be ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and you need to face the

will kneel here until you acknowledge

He then addressed Caiden.