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

Without hesitation, Joyce replied,

school before finishing high

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her with a reflective expression, her voice tinged with courteous

school

chin, pretending to mull over

suggests a unique set of skills. I’ll have to consider

face as she turned her eyes

called out with

overly affectionate term caused Caiden to

“Yes?”

of president wouldn’t be too difficult, would it?

words had barely finished resonating when

his amusement. With a mock

appreciate it if you could keep

with a sly