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.

her head back, her teary eyes wide with feigned innocence. She knew Alexander could see

Daniela,

you like Alexander, but he’s my true love, too! Am 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 her body shook as if she might collapse at any

entertained expression. Her eyes briefly

your update

and crossed her

“Go on, kneel.”

her cries suddenly trailing off. She was caught off guard, unsure of how to

she stammered, staring at Daniela in

head

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

bright red with

could say anything, Daniela’s cold stare landed

“She said she’d kneel.

you? I didn’t

unwavering, nothing like the gentle

a private matter

crossed the line, Mr.