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

Chapter 54

Chapter 54:

“Why not?”

Alexander didn’t want to get into it.

“I’m tired,” he said sharply, then turned and went upstairs, ending the conversation.

Once he was in his room, he didn’t rush to shower or change. He loosened his tie and dropped into a chair. His dark, unfocused eyes stared at the empty room as his mind spiraled.

He couldn’t stand the feeling that the world was trying to force him and Daniela back together. The thought of chasing someone who didn’t care for him was something he hated.

Love had always seemed like a concept he didn’t buy into.

For ten years, Daniela had pursued him—ten years of relentless loyalty. She had been such a constant part of his life that her sudden absence now left a noticeable void. He tried to convince himself that this unease was simply the result of withdrawal.

repeating the same reasoning in his mind. Their marriage had never been anything but a practical, business-driven

been about feelings

they stayed. When they didn’t, they went their

was as simple as

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it, Alexander couldn’t shake the image of Cedric standing in front of

repeated in his mind—this

was only natural to get attached. And Daniela was human. Alexander told himself that he was just not

bottle of wine with Lillian. Lillian spent the night ranting about Alexander. When Daniela finally woke up, her

gentle knock echoed at

“Ms. Harper?”

it?” Daniela

housekeeper hesitated, clearly unsure, before speaking

He’s been waiting for over an hour.

up with an incoming call. She answered the phone, put

Cedric’s voice came through, low