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

Chapter 299

Chapter 299:

As she spoke, Cedric’s eyes brightened, a trace of smugness mixed with a joy that was hard to describe. Daniela couldn’t help but find it amusing. Was he really that happy about it?

After finishing work, she went upstairs for dinner before packing a few clothes to return to her father’s place. By the time she came downstairs, Cedric was already waiting by the car with his luggage in tow. Daniela sighed.

“Cedric, let’s not complicate things. It’s not right for you to come along.”

Cedric knew it wasn’t exactly appropriate, but as Alexander had pointed out, Daniela had money, and her father’s villa didn’t hold much appeal for her. Why was she moving back there? Was there a danger he wasn’t seeing?

With the company now under her control, the tension with her family was bound to escalate. How could she handle all of it? These concerns weighed heavily on him.

“Just give me a guest room, and I promise I’ll stay out of your way unless there’s a safety issue. Is that okay?” he pleaded. Fearful that she might say no, he quickly added, “If you don’t agree, I’ll find another way in.”

Cedric’s worry was clear, his nerves on full display. He walked up to Daniela, holding his luggage.

with you. I’ll

his buzz cut accentuating his sharp, angular features. When he wasn’t talking, he had a way of giving off a cold, distant aura, making him seem unapproachable. Even when he did speak, his low,

like a child hoping

newest

try to charm

back to how Lillian always teased Ryan with

any trace of hesitation or shame, he fixed his cool gaze on Daniela’s eyes and

“I’m begging you!”

the horn several times.

the driver’s laughing at me. How am

unfazed by his supposed embarrassment,

sigh, she finally

let’s set some

face brightened, his

“Sure.”

if you’re coming along, you’re just my bodyguard.