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

Chapter 288

Chapter 288:

Her voice was composed, but inside, Katrina was seething with fury. Daniela! This scheming woman!

“But the villa is a huge property, and as a young woman, you might find it difficult to manage the sale. Alexander is here today, and you trust him, don’t you? Why not let him take care of it for you? Doesn’t that sound better?”

Katrina’s plan was straightforward. If Alexander took charge, she could control the timing. He could drag things out long enough for her to sell the villa and move the money before Daniela even noticed.

Alexander had remained silently in the corner, observing. Katrina turned to him, flashing a sweet smile.

“Alexander, I’m afraid this will be a bit of a burden for you. Daniela trusts you implicitly, and if I handled it, she wouldn’t feel comfortable.”

Alexander nodded slightly, his tone collected and professional.

“Of course, leave it to me. Bennett Group specializes in real estate, so selling a villa is no problem. Since both you and Daniela trust me, I’ll…”

he could finish, a voice as cold and sharp as

“I don’t trust him.”

sentence hanging in the air. Slowly, he turned to face

did you

next

words, emphasizing

I don’t trust Alexander to

he was hearing. Her face remained impassive, and her gaze never once met his. Her profile was serene yet cold, a detachment that sent a

Alexander inhaled deeply, trying to steady his racing

“You don’t trust me?”

to be stunned,

What did you just say? You don’t trust Alexander? The man you loved for ten years! The man you married! And now you’re saying you don’t trust him to take care of

words suspended

clenched at his sides, his pride stinging

you implying?” he demanded, his tone sharp as his

the money? Or do you think