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

Chapter 130

Chapter 130:

Alexander stared in disbelief at where Daniela had vanished, struggling to pull himself together. He turned to his secretary, his voice tinged with confusion.

“What did she mean by that?”

The secretary bowed his head slightly, his words measured.

“Ms. Harper was indicating that the North District project will proceed without Bennett Group’s involvement.”

Alexander blinked, his thoughts scrambling to catch up.

If Bennett Group wasn’t her choice, then who did she turn to? Clayton Renovation was out of the picture. In the entire city of Olisvine, no other firm possessed the resources or expertise needed for such a massive endeavor. It had to be him.

Alexander let out a cold, biting laugh that echoed in the frosty air.

to

intended to drive

his attention, and he stayed behind. When he finally wrapped up, a text from Ryan awaited

“You’re too slow.”

him on office affairs at the time. By the fourth point, the secretary noticed Cedric’s inattentiveness—his typically diligent boss was distracted by his

the list. Without looking up, Cedric pointed out, “You skipped one.” Taken aback, the secretary apologized and readied

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secretary, accustomed to Cedric’s steady presence, noted a rare unease in his demeanor. Cedric appeared restless, bordering on anxious. Such descriptors were foreign when it came to Cedric. The secretary halted, anticipating Cedric’s

gesture. As the door shut, the secretary overheard Cedric’s low query into the

what exactly

other end, Ryan, weary from a night without sleep, was perched on a rooftop,

tailing Daniela home. Cedric, what on earth are you up to? It’s been forever, and you still haven’t told her how you

to knock, halted abruptly. Frightened? Who? Cedric? That couldn’t

Cedric said, “A

off guard, pressed, “Cedric, what scares you? You have it all—wealth, looks. What’s there to fear? I just can’t wrap my head around

his head lowered,

“You don’t get it.”