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

burned like a

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

sir!” rang out, reverberating through

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behind, Alexander’s secretary leaned in cautiously and murmured, “Mr. Bennett, do you think this new rule

Demand his ID for access? Had

simmering with rage, Alexander walked away, his jaw clenched tightly in aggravation. Inwardly, he resolved that unless Daniela dropped to her knees and begged for his forgiveness, he

about Elite Lux’s

progress with Ms. Harper. How should

help, sir.

around, his piercing gaze

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