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

Chapter 278

Chapter 278:

“Things have changed a lot since then. I’ve restrained myself,” Cedric admitted, his voice slow but firm.

“Fear has gripped me—the fear of pressing too hard, the trepidation of causing offense, and the anxiety that you might feel uneasy. I was petrified of upsetting you in any way. Thus, I chose to bide my time, considering perhaps you required space to heal and to discover your true desires. I tried to make my way into your life gently, like a soft breeze you wouldn’t think twice about. My only wish was to become someone important to you, without you ever catching on to how much it meant to me. Over the last eighteen months, I’ve carefully avoided overstepping. I refrained from actions or words that might seem too assertive. I’ve kept myself in check, abiding by my own boundaries, waiting endlessly for the right moment.”

Daniela gave him a thoughtful look.

“I don’t mind the wait.

you around. I want the world to recognize that you have an ally, that you are never alone. I’ve made up my mind—I won’t wait for fate to decide. It’s clear that you and Alexander are done, so I’m stepping forward now. I want to be the one who’s there for you. Whether I succeed or not is irrelevant to me. From this moment on, I’m claiming

heart bare, speaking with a fiery determination he rarely allowed himself to show.

too much, Cedric’s demeanor softened, his voice now carrying a

Cedric abruptly stood

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coloring with embarrassment, and hurried out

just ended a phone call. With a quick, incredulous look at Daniela, she shook her head in

like that? After pouring his heart out like that, he doesn’t even stick around for your response? Is he for real? Can you believe this

broke, Caiden made his way to Harper Group, accompanied by Alexander, whose recent skin graft was visibly healing. They entered the

the room, his expression unreadable as he took everything in. The desk was a chaotic stack of documents needing approval, official seals, and stamps—all disorganized and scattered. His eyes

being aware of Caiden’s lax approach to business, the level of disorder still shocked

over that,” Caiden remarked casually, as he placed a steaming cup of coffee on a nearby table, settling back with a