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

Chapter 640:

Cedric turned his gaze away, speaking without emotion.

“No.

You can leave now. Close the door behind you.”

Nina curled her red lips into a smile.

“Are you upset? This wine is really good. Want to give it a try? It has an amazing taste.” She raised the bottle of wine and, without waiting for his response, walked into the room with it.

Nina uncorked the bottle of wine with practiced ease, a skill that spoke of experience. Before Cedric could even furrow his brows, she had already filled their glasses and set them neatly in front of him and Ryan. Nina’s alcohol tolerance had been honed deliberately, and she could outdrink almost anyone—a fact that wasn’t far from the truth.

Ryan and Cedric, for their part, were no strangers to holding their liquor. As the alcohol worked its magic, Ryan’s tongue loosened. With a mischievous grin, he turned to Nina as she took her seat.

“So, are you into Cedric?”

ducked her head, a bashful smile curling on

out of my league. He’s like a star shining high in the heavens, and I’m just a tiny speck of

silence only fueling the quiet adoration blooming in Nina’s heart. Determined to hold his attention, she worked

drink with little hesitation. Ryan matched him drink for drink, and despite Nina having made three trips downstairs

worlds on

casting a glance at the collection of

it,” Nina said, spreading her hands in mock defeat. She had hoped Ryan would take the hint and leave, but instead, Cedric rose to his feet and said, “If we’re

Nina quickly jumped

got a bottle of excellent vintage

stay put, and I’ll

Nina pulled out

actually drank

voice brimmed with

Mom, you still have those century-old bottles, right?

Elyse sounded doubtful.