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.

a cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish

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

the distance between them and delivered another

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

a resonant “thud,” she collapsed onto her

of

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

her palms against the floor. Blood started to ooze through the bandages wrapped around her chest, turning them

doorway, the nurse could no longer stand

Daniela, then turned to Alexander with a

“I’ve seen the reports.

you’re supposed to protect each other. How can you treat her with such cruelty? She’s seriously hurt, and without proper care, this injury could haunt her for the rest of

my wife.” Alexander threw a frosty, scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the

ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions were severe, and

will kneel here until you acknowledge

He then addressed Caiden.