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

Chapter 169

Chapter 169:

Would she bid him farewell with a gesture of gratitude as her parting act?

Absolutely not—she wasn’t the type to do that.

For Joyce, her own well-being always took precedence over anything or anyone else.

At the dinner table, Katrina, wreathed in guilt, flashed sheepish, apologetic smiles at Richard and Alexander, while Caiden watched Joyce closely.

Joyce seemed preoccupied with herself, fussing and failing to see the bigger picture. She had potential for so much more, yet she seemed to settle for less.

During this tense moment, Katrina shot Caiden a significant look, silently prompting him to speak up.

from the Harper family will be yours and Joyce’s,

of foresight might

of redistributing it, as suggested in hushed tones by the servants, was contrary to Daniela’s mother’s wishes—and certainly not in line

of Joyce neglecting him in his later years, Caiden wondered desperately whom he could depend

of everyone

seem a bit off.” His presence was not just social; he was there to secure a promise from the Harper family and to unearth the childhood

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beamed a smile, which soon dissolved into a

everything to be left

and took a sip of his

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response, Richard raised an eyebrow

she reined in her brewing irritation, her features

sleeve, her expression fraught with anxiety. When she could no longer contain her impatience, she leaned in and whispered urgently, “Dad, why did you suddenly change the topic? Richard was only asking for your opinion. Just make it clear that the Harper family’s assets are mine. Who else would you consider?” She stated this

discomfort within him. Both women, living under his roof and spending his money, seemed to constantly belittle and