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.

have heard my conversation with Caiden just now. There’s no need for your

I feel for you, Daniela, but genuine affection. I want to marry you. I want to offer you the love, attention, and protection you were deprived of in your youth. In the future, on any rainy day, no matter the distance,

have to face

that Daniela struggled to gather her

knowing well that given time to think, Daniela

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; now I

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you’re not being rational right now.” Daniela’s vision blurred as she set aside

rational until

every situation before acting, and I’ve let you face challenges on your own. But no more. I don’t just want to maintain a distance; I need to be your

in his business endeavors. He fixed his gaze on Daniela, determination clear in

admirer. This distance is intolerable. Today, I

withdrew her hand from the table. She was overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment. She had indeed made a promise, and she

moment to collect her thoughts, ensuring clarity in her

overhead light cast a shadow, cloaking her in a mysterious, almost spectral glow. Her