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.

cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish was merely

I did nothing wrong! I am innocent, and I refuse to kneel

finished speaking when Caiden closed the distance between them and delivered another

like a leaf in a tempest. Before she could regain her footing, a brutal kick struck her in

a resonant “thud,” she collapsed onto her

the world of fiction at

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

against the floor. Blood started to ooze through

the nurse could no longer stand to watch the

to aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander with a look

“I’ve seen the reports.

can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without proper care, this injury could

frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as

today’s incident cannot simply be ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and you need

here until you acknowledge your

He then addressed Caiden.