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.”

windows were ajar, letting in a breeze that had cooled

have her catching cold.

crouching beside her and gently unfolding the blanket. As he covered her, Daniela stirred slightly. Her eyes, large and clouded with

“Cedric?”

disrupted his calm. He adjusted the blanket around her more snugly

deep-seated urge to confront Alexander, to make him pay. But he hesitated. Was Alexander still a fixture in her heart?

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remained crouched beside her, watching 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

face showed nothing, his features set in an impassive mask. His hands, however, betrayed his inner conflict, clenching and unclenching at his sides as he

was on the verge

say? Do you

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

I’ve never encountered someone so

maintaining a composed demeanor as he absorbed her tirade. Once she had let off steam, Lillian