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

Chapter 126

Chapter 126:

With her out of the way, Waldo sprawled the contract across the table and asked skeptically, “Is there really a ‘Director of Comfort’ at the headquarters?”

Lillian, clutching her sides from laughing so hard, confirmed eagerly, “Absolutely! It’s an honorary title we bestow upon family members who pitch in with the cleaning duties. It’s our way of showing respect!”

In essence, Daniela had been merely playing with Joyce’s expectations. Moments later, Cedric strolled into the room. He spotted Daniela at her desk, her head tilted slightly, a subtle smile gracing her lips. His usually rigid demeanor gave way to a brief, unexpected glimmer of amusement.

Lillian grinned and quipped playfully, “Mr. Phillips, who could possibly call you cold and aloof? I’m seeing more and more smiles from you lately.”

All eyes drew to Cedric’s unexpectedly cheerful demeanor.

Strikingly, Daniela hadn’t repeated her usual security concerns today. There was no, “We need to enhance security. How can we just let anyone wander in?”

tone and the air filled with ease, everyone’s laughter mingled, casting glances of

burned like a

as he passed a group of security guards huddled near the entrance for a briefing. The security chief spoke firmly, “Starting now, we’ll inspect every ID of anyone coming into the building. Higher-ups’ orders—too many unauthorized people have been slipping through. Stay sharp,

and unanimous “Yes, sir!” rang out, reverberating

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behind, Alexander’s secretary leaned in cautiously and murmured, “Mr. Bennett, do

entering? Demand his ID for access? Had Daniela completely forgotten who he was? She wouldn’t have the nerve to block

walked away, his jaw clenched tightly in aggravation. Inwardly, he resolved that unless Daniela dropped to

“Sir, about Elite Lux’s deal with Clayton Renovation…

been pressing me about your progress with

“Maybe easing your approach could help,

his piercing gaze fixing

saying she

question. Wait, was that really the point he was