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

Chapter 170

Chapter 170:

Richard, sensing the unresolved tension, chose not to press the matter. After dinner, he suggested that Alexander and Joyce might want to retire upstairs to see the study, while he himself strolled into the garden to make a discreet phone call.

This maneuver tactfully gave Caiden and Katrina the opportunity they needed to have a private conversation.

The moment they were alone, Katrina’s restraint shattered.

“What is the meaning of this, Caiden? Why didn’t you say a damn thing just now? The Bennett family’s finalizing everything, and all you did was sit there with your mouth shut like an idiot. What is it—can’t bear to part with the family fortune? Or is it that you don’t think my daughter deserves it? Let me guess—you’re questioning if Joyce is even yours now?”

Overcome with emotion, Katrina hid her face in her hands, her body sinking to the floor as sobs racked her frame.

“You heartless man! I gave up the chance to have children with you because I didn’t want Daniela to suffer. Now that my childbearing years are gone, you’ve got the audacity to hold grudges? Caiden, you’re nothing but a cruel, selfish asshole!”

across the face. The slap echoed sharply, powerful enough to leave Caiden reeling in

see Daniela’s room. There, amidst

“Let’s meet tomorrow.”

the childlike handwriting on the paper struck a chord

favorite stories

had encountered it somewhere in the past, yet he couldn’t pinpoint exactly

Joyce watched Alexander prepare to leave, a wistful

you going to

car, leaving the question hanging unanswered in the

Richard caught sight of Joyce’s reddened eyes.

worry. This will

He thought her utterly foolish, behaving like a petulant child. Did she really believe the universe orbited around her

“Did you manage

Alexander nodded absentmindedly.

disdain for Joyce

lack of prudence was