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

Chapter 149

Chapter 149:

Katrina fixed her with a stern look. Now? At this critical moment while she was lavishing praise?

Joyce sat there, her face ashen, overwhelmed by the strong scent of the fish she normally loved. Now, it was repulsive, the smell invading her senses, triggering waves of nausea that coursed through her.

She pushed the plate away and muttered, “Please, go on.”

Katrina’s irritation was palpable as her eyes narrowed, but she quickly masked it with a forced smile, turning back to Richard.

“Now, where was I? Oh yes, Joyce’s character is impeccable. She’s truly a wonderful—”

gagged again, cutting

expression turned stormy

she commanded the waiter sharply,

expression had reset to one of calm and control, as if the previous outbursts had never

be struck by her ability to maintain poise. Despite the awkward interruptions, she appeared utterly unruffled. Internally,

so I’ll get right

Alexander and Daniela’s marriage—which, frankly, was less than ideal—they ended their union just

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We failed to guide Daniela appropriately. Her temperament really isn’t cut out for domestic life. We can all agree that Alexander and Joyce are a match made in heaven. Their chemistry is undeniable, and frankly, I’m quite fond of Alexander.

stunned by her frank approach. He thought Katrina would wait for him to bring up the topic, but she mentioned

silence, Katrina continued, “Of course, our approval isn’t enough; your blessing is essential. But I know you have the foresight to look beyond our family’s superficial prestige. Take Daniela, for instance. Despite her wealth, what does it truly amount to without her

pivoted, catching sight

platonic? Despite her strong feelings for Alexander, she never wavered from her beliefs. There was a time when she had nothing to her name. Now, as the head of Elite Lux, she commands respect from hundreds of employees. Do you think she’d bother listening to you? Bennett Group’s performance this year isn’t even a third of what Elite Lux has achieved. In a family, the

as she observed Richard’s