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.

moment, a cruel truth crystallized in her mind: her anguish was merely amusement to someone who held

I did nothing wrong! I am

when Caiden closed the distance between them

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

she collapsed

of fiction

sound of her kneecaps crashing against the hard floor reverberated around the room,

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

nurse could no longer stand to watch the

then turned

“I’ve seen the reports.

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 her

scornful look at Daniela, who lay crumpled on the floor. His

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

until you acknowledge

He then addressed Caiden.