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 be

had initially intended

he stayed behind. When he finally wrapped up, a text

“You’re too slow.”

with a question mark. His secretary was updating him on office affairs at the time. By the fourth point, the secretary noticed Cedric’s inattentiveness—his typically

Cedric’s focus and skipped an item on the list. Without looking up, Cedric pointed out, “You skipped one.” Taken aback, the secretary apologized and readied to proceed, but

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secretary, accustomed to Cedric’s steady presence, noted a rare unease in his demeanor. Cedric appeared restless, bordering on

door shut, the secretary overheard

exactly are

night without sleep, was perched on a rooftop, nursing

you up to? It’s been forever, and you still haven’t told her how you feel. Are you frightened or

secretary, poised to knock, halted abruptly. Frightened? Who? Cedric?

said,

you? You have it all—wealth, looks. What’s there to fear? I just

slumped into his chair, his head lowered, his

“You don’t get it.”