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.

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

Daniela,

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 her body shook

exaggerated performance with a calm, almost entertained expression. Her eyes briefly flicked toward the

is your

chuckled and crossed

“Go on, kneel.”

suddenly trailing off. She was caught off

staring

head slightly, her

you? So go ahead, kneel. What’s the hold-up? Can’t follow through? Was all that talk

red with embarrassment,

speak, but before he could

“She said she’d kneel.

her, didn’t you? I didn’t make

voice was steady and unwavering, nothing like

matter between Joyce

crossed the