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

Chapter 93

Chapter 93:

Joyce hesitated before taking a small, nervous step forward, her hands twisting nervously in front of her. Katrina gave a subtle pull on her skirt, a silent nudge of encouragement.

Taking a breath, Joyce forced a shy smile and spoke in a soft, almost teasing tone.

“Mr. Phillips, are you here to congratulate me on my new office? Thank you so much for being here. It really means a lot. The space is still a work in progress, though.”

Katrina couldn’t have looked happier. With a proud smile, she added, “Cedric, welcome! What a wonderful surprise to have you here!”

Caiden felt his pride grow as he watched Cedric. Having him there, with all his influence and status, was like a badge of honor for Caiden, giving him a sense of validation and boosting his confidence tenfold. At the same time, Joyce’s friends were gathered at the back, staring at Cedric in awe.

“That’s Cedric?” one of them whispered, her voice shaky with astonishment.

Phillips? The business mogul who’s always in the

together, totally unlike us. He has this presence—so polished, so

for staying away from social events? Why would he come here,

would he be here? Joyce is basically

tales

But why would Cedric go for someone like Joyce? She doesn’t really

last remark wasn’t as quiet as the rest—it was loud enough for everyone to

Caiden, Katrina, and Joyce turned in

building manager couldn’t help but stifle

Leaning towards Caiden, she murmured, “Cedric really is something else, isn’t he? Look how polite and considerate he is. We haven’t even officially started, and here he is, already bearing

Cedric’s poised and respectful

grin broadened with

doing. Had I not nurtured Joyce so well, she might have

Caiden responded, “You’re absolutely right. Joyce is all we’ve got. Daniela? She’s a lost cause, utterly unreliable for

elation, her