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.

her anguish was merely amusement to someone who

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

closed the distance between them and delivered another harsh

the blow, Daniela, already fragile, teetered dangerously, her form shaking like a leaf in a tempest. Before she could regain

“thud,” she collapsed onto

of

floor reverberated around the room, sending a jolt of

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

the doorway, the nurse could no longer stand to

Daniela, then turned to Alexander

“I’ve seen the reports.

aren’t you? Once you’re married, you’re supposed to protect each other. How can you treat her with such cruelty?

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 more than a mere fleck of dust

simply be ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your actions

here until you acknowledge

He then addressed Caiden.