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.

in her mind: her anguish was merely amusement to someone

wrong! I am innocent,

the distance between them and delivered another

the blow, Daniela, already fragile, teetered dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a

she

the world of fiction

room, sending a jolt of excruciating pain that

started to ooze through the bandages wrapped around her chest, turning them a stark, vivid

nurse could no longer stand to watch the

to aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander

“I’ve seen the reports.

protect each other. How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without

accept someone so vicious as my wife.” Alexander threw a frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as nothing

but your actions

here until

He then addressed Caiden.