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,

your educational background

Without hesitation, Joyce replied,

before finishing

gα ℓ ησ ν? ℓs,

with a reflective expression, her voice tinged

school dropout,

her chin, pretending to mull over

I’ll have to consider carefully how we

crossed her face as

out with exaggerated

term caused Caiden to

“Yes?”

room for Joyce? She is your daughter, cherished deeply. Surely, elevating her to the role of president wouldn’t be

when soft laughter began to fill

suppress his amusement. With a mock sternness, Daniela admonished

you could keep

shrugged with a sly