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

Chapter 189

Chapter 189:

Feigning naivety, Caiden explained, “The timing is off. Joyce is pregnant, and marrying into the Bennett family under these conditions would only lead to disdain.

You’d have to promise a hefty dowry. The Bennett family isn’t known for being gullible. If the dowry seems insufficient, would they even consider it?”

Katrina’s expression shifted from shock to sheer disbelief. Gazing intensely at Caiden, she challenged him.

“Caiden! What exactly are you implying? Didn’t we settle on a plan earlier? All the Harper family’s wealth is going to Joyce! Are you seriously thinking of not keeping your word?”

Before Caiden could muster a reply, Peyton exclaimed, “What did you just say? Joyce is pregnant? And the baby isn’t Alexander’s? You plan to bestow the entire Harper family’s fortune as Joyce’s dowry?” Peyton’s reaction was fierce.

“Katrina, over my dead body will you touch a dime of the Harper family’s assets!”

on the verge of losing her mind. For years, she

for a share of the Harper

to be disregarded with a mere word from Caiden, demanding she forfeit her claim? That was utterly unthinkable. Suddenly, the entire house

of unease creeping over her. Richard had shown up with a sketchbook

starts

desk and informed Lillian, “I need to return to

turned around, only to discover that Daniela had vanished without a

family’s doorbell chimed

aback to

his voice. The bustling noise from inside the house ceased instantly at his words. Peyton appeared in the doorway, excitement etched on his face, with Ronald

you—look at you, more stunning than ever!” Peyton burst out, his

come in—this is your home. Why stop at the doorstep? Come on in, I’ve got fantastic news you

Peyton could elaborate further, Daniela cut in, her voice

for interrupting, but there’s a sketchbook I left in my old room. It’s quite personal to me, and I need to get

was palpable; she was annoyed with herself for overlooking such a vital item amidst the