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,

could you share your educational

Without hesitation, Joyce replied,

left school before

ℓ

with a reflective expression,

high school dropout,

lightly tapped her chin, pretending to mull

I’ll have to consider carefully how

of revelation crossed her face

called out with exaggerated

affectionate term caused Caiden to tense

“Yes?”

deeply. Surely, elevating her to the role of president wouldn’t be too difficult, would

resonating when soft laughter

trying to suppress his amusement. With a

if you could keep up that dignified demeanor

shrugged with