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 mind: her anguish was merely amusement to someone who

already told you, I did nothing wrong! I

had just finished speaking when Caiden closed the distance between them

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

resonant “thud,” she collapsed onto her

world of

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

started to ooze through the bandages wrapped around her chest, turning

no longer stand

rushed over to aid Daniela, then turned to Alexander with

“I’ve seen the reports.

with

lay crumpled on the floor. His gaze was icy, seeing her as nothing more

incident cannot simply be ignored. Joyce may be forgiving, but your

here until you acknowledge your

He then addressed Caiden.