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

up at Daniela, her voice

but he’s my true love, too! Am I not allowed to love someone? Fine, it’s all

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

is your

and crossed her

“Go on, kneel.”

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

staring at

head slightly,

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

bright red with embarrassment,

started to speak, but before he could say anything, Daniela’s cold stare landed on

“She said she’d kneel.

you? I

steady and unwavering, nothing like the gentle

matter between

the