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

Chapter 417

Chapter 417:

But now, all those fears melted away. In this moment, nothing else mattered. All he wanted was to pull her into his arms, give her the protection she deserved, and stand as her unwavering shield against the chaos surrounding her.

“I want you,” Cedric said without a moment’s hesitation. His voice was resolute. Observing Daniela’s confusion, he added, “Yes, you understood correctly. I wish to leverage that promise you made as a means to start a relationship with you.”

Daniela was stunned. The pen she held trembled lightly. Speechless, she realized her pulse was now surging.

“A relationship? What sort of relationship do you mean?”

“Marriage,” Cedric answered bluntly.

At his declaration, Daniela felt a knot form in her chest.

my conversation with Caiden just

foreseeing her potential refusal, retorted, “It’s not sympathy I feel for you, Daniela, but genuine affection. I want to marry you. I want to offer you the love, attention, and protection

won’t have to

that Daniela struggled to

well that given time to think, Daniela might decline due to

think this low of me, but I’m laying all my cards on the table. Hearing your words to Caiden hurt me deeply. I’m invoking the promise you made to propose marriage. I’ve said my piece;

the latest

now.” Daniela’s vision blurred as she set aside

too rational until now!” Cedric exclaimed, straightening his

acting, and I’ve let you face challenges on your

demeanor was commanding. His resolve mirrored the tenacity he applied in his business endeavors. He

as merely an admirer. This distance is intolerable. Today, I must secure my place

moment. She had indeed made a promise, and she felt compelled to provide Cedric with a clear explanation,

a moment to collect her thoughts, ensuring clarity

a shadow, cloaking her in a mysterious, almost