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

Chapter 368

Chapter 368:

“I didn’t mean it like that. I just meant for you to contribute the cash, nothing more. Not to bring in any investment funds.”

Daniela’s reply was laced with a biting edge.

“Ah, so you expect something for nothing?” Her words struck a sharp chord.

The truth in her statement was harsh but inescapable. Caiden’s lips tightened, and he found himself momentarily speechless.

Katrina’s expression shifted from a frown to a look of understanding. She tried to smooth things over.

“Daniela, you’re misunderstanding your father. We never intended to exploit you. It’s just that our business has been struggling, and profits are down.

Your father wanted to secure dowries for you and Joyce, but his investments backfired. Now, our finances are in ruins. We’ve resorted to eating potatoes daily. Joyce and I are accustomed to living modestly, but your father, having been pampered all his life, finds this lifestyle unbearable.

and me, but Caiden is your father by

suffer, would you? We’re family, after all. Why should there

you’d be supporting your father.

sidelines, Cedric’s frown deepened as he listened. His voice was icy as he cut in, “So what is it really—an investment, or just

just a scheme to extort money by exploiting Caiden’s

always live at

a relatively young man, was already

was poised to interject, but

relationship. So,

memory of the slap Caiden had delivered to Daniela lingered vividly in her

was astonishing that he dared to seek financial

was filled with

had foreseen these circumstances, he would have never

shot Katrina a look filled with frustration and

family drama unfolded before her, Daniela remained disinterested in further debate. She stated plainly, “I’m

can provide the funds. Consider it either an investment or a loan. Should it be