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

Chapter 131

Chapter 131:

“Who would have imagined? The great Cedric Phillips, now so cautious and humble.”

Cedric appeared unfazed by the comment, shifting the topic.

“What was Alexander’s business with Daniela?”

Ryan snorted dismissively.

“What do you think? He wants her cooperation. He’s angling for that North District project, but the way he clung to her in the footage—it looked off. Just a heads-up, Cedric.

You should keep an eye out.”

Cedric’s expression hardened, his response resolute.

“Understood.”

an early appointment to

the stairs to find Cedric contemplatively resting his chin on his hand at

curiously, then whispered to Josie, “What’s with him

Josie shrugged, clearly bemused.

early, took a seat, and hasn’t uttered a

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then shouted for Lillian to come down. Lillian appeared, yawning and

side dishes. She ate in measured silence, Cedric attentively topping up her plate with

a napkin, then faced Cedric. Cedric, visibly

come over early

his

“Not at all.”

a slight

“Alright then, I’m off.”

Daniela’s suggestion of departure, Cedric quickly shed his guise of indifference, blurting out, “Wait!” Daniela chuckled and resumed her seat. Cedric propped his chin on his hand,

“Let’s have a conversation.”

Daniela settled comfortably.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

began tentatively, “This year’s economy hasn’t been

Daniela met his gaze.