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

Chapter 117

Chapter 117:

Beside Daniela, her secretary’s brow furrowed, her gaze shifting between her boss and the eager journalists, poised to intervene. However, Daniela continued,

“A director position? It’s hardly a big deal. I’ve only just returned to the country, and while I’m still laying my groundwork here, if my family insists on putting someone in the company, I’ll graciously accept. After all, whether they share my blood or not, how could I possibly refuse?”

As her words hung in the air, Katrina’s smile stiffened on her lips. The underlying sarcasm lacing Daniela’s remarks did not go unnoticed, piercing her with its intended sting.

Keeping her poised and gracious air intact, Daniela carried on.

“Elite Lux has been a bastion of meritocracy from the start—that’s well understood. But now, my stepmother wants to dismantle years of our foundational values with her shallow speeches. Often, they talk about the challenges of being a stepmother, yet they seldom mention the trials of being a stepdaughter.”

At these words, Katrina’s complexion grew noticeably lighter.

Turning her attention to Joyce with a slight tilt of her head, indicating genuine curiosity, Daniela asked,

you share your educational background with

Without hesitation, Joyce replied,

before finishing

ℓ

regarded her with a reflective expression, her voice tinged with

school

her chin, pretending to mull over

skills. I’ll have to consider carefully how we might utilize your

face as she turned her eyes toward

she called out

caused

“Yes?”

She is your daughter, cherished deeply. Surely, elevating her to the role of president wouldn’t be too difficult, would it? In fact, placing her merely as a director in my company might not even do justice

had barely finished resonating when soft

trying to suppress his amusement. With a mock sternness, Daniela

you could keep up that

shrugged with a sly