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.

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 my place in your world. And when you’re ready to open your heart,

laid his heart bare, speaking with a fiery determination he rarely allowed himself to show. For a few moments, Daniela remained silent, her eyes narrowing as she

have been too much, Cedric’s demeanor softened,

me out. Just give me a shot.” Cedric abruptly stood up, hoping to leave on

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coloring with embarrassment, and hurried out of the room without

after, Lillian stepped in from the balcony, having just ended a phone call. With a quick,

Cedric actually just take off 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 is the same guy who pulled off that huge

way to Harper Group, accompanied by Alexander, whose recent skin graft was visibly healing. They entered the CEO’s office, where Caiden nonchalantly tossed his feet onto the desk and

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 then caught a piece of paper on the floor. Stooping to retrieve

approach to business, the level of disorder

that,” Caiden remarked casually, as he placed a steaming cup of