Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

Chapter 43

Chapter 43:

Joyce’s fury nearly made her choke.

“You—”

“What about me?” Daniela cut in, her voice cold, her eyes sharp.

“You still think I’m that same easy target? Well, here’s a tip—don’t push me, or I’ll have you out of the Harper family faster than you can blink!”

Joyce’s eyes filled with tears as she pointed at Daniela.

“How could you! Dad says I’m his daughter! You can’t just kick me out! Daniela, you hate me, don’t you? You’re just jealous because Alexander likes me. But I’m your sister. Why would I hurt you?”

As she spoke, she staggered back, almost as if shoved, crashing dramatically against the restroom door.

Outside, Alexander stood leaning against the wall, a cigarette between his fingers. He watched as Joyce stumbled out of the restroom, her body collapsing onto the floor in a heap.

tilted her head back, her teary eyes wide with feigned innocence. She knew Alexander could see her in this state, looking

at Daniela, her

I not allowed to love someone? Fine, it’s all my fault. I’ll kneel and beg if that’s what you want!” Her voice cracked, and

exaggerated performance with a calm, almost entertained expression. Her

is your

chuckled and

“Go on, kneel.”

cries suddenly trailing off. She was caught off guard, unsure

staring at Daniela in

her head slightly,

the hold-up? Can’t follow through? Was all that talk just for

red with embarrassment, her confidence

speak, but before he could say anything,

“She said she’d kneel.

I didn’t make her

steady and unwavering, nothing like the gentle tone she used

private matter between Joyce and

crossed the line, Mr.