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

Chapter 173

Chapter 173:

“Honey, it seems Alexander is gearing up to propose to Joyce formally,” she ventured, trying to gauge his reaction.

Caiden, drawing another cigarette, responded with cold indifference.

“Alright.”

Smoke wreathed around his face, quickly shrouding his expression.

Clearing her throat, Katrina sought to reclaim Caiden’s attention. In the past, such a signal would compel him to discard his cigarette and draw her close, enveloping her in his arms.

Now, however, Caiden appeared deaf to her cue. A flicker of anguish shadowed Katrina’s gaze, deepening ominously before she quickly veiled it with a radiant smile, masking her true feelings. She had crucial motives today and needed Caiden on her side.

Rather than protest, she pressed herself against him, her fingers sketching tender patterns against his chest.

Alexander. Given the Bennett family’s flourishing status, Joyce would thrive as one

response as he continued

seal the deal because she’s the only daughter, and our family’s wealth is a big safety net for her. But for some reason, Richard didn’t mention it today.

I’m getting

latest

strategically, her eyes locking onto Caiden’s with intentional

ultimately, the family fortune will belong to Joyce. We’re doing this for her future, aren’t we? So, why not transfer your

lingered in silence, a thin trail of smoke

planted a kiss

We might as well let Joyce solidify her standing in the Bennett

filled with the assumption that Caiden would concur. However, he

arm, her

on

murmured, “I need some time to think it

a sudden scowl, a flash of

gaze again, her expression had morphed