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

Chapter 143

Chapter 143:

Managing a multibillion-dollar project was a colossal task, fraught with endless challenges. For Cedric, the CEO, to personally monitor the site seemed to Lillian an unnecessary strain. The construction environment was harsh, filled with dust, hardly suitable for someone of Cedric’s stature.

Yet Cedric, his gaze still fixed on the office door, dismissed her concern with a gesture.

“She’s asleep. Go find a blanket and cover her.”

Lillian shook her head.

“That’s not going to work. She’s always on alert, even in sleep. If I touch her, she’ll wake up right away.”

were ajar, letting in a breeze that had cooled

have her catching cold. Get a

He approached Daniela, crouching beside

“Cedric?”

He adjusted the blanket around her more snugly and whispered, “Go back to sleep.” She

subtle redness beneath her eyes, emotions brewing inside him—a mix of heartache, tenderness, and a fierce protectiveness. He harbored a deep-seated urge to confront Alexander, to make him pay.

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over her slumber. He waited until her breathing deepened, indicating she was fully at peace, before he quietly stood and exited the office. Outside, Lillian exhaled deeply and muttered with evident

His hands, however, betrayed his inner conflict, clenching and unclenching at his

was on the verge of leaving,

say? Do

seemed to ignite a fire within her. Her face flushed with anger as she

Completely shameless! I’ve never

remained silent, maintaining a composed demeanor as he absorbed her tirade. Once