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

Chapter 641:

Nina’s voice turned shaky, tinged with tears.

“I’m not asking you to favor me over anyone. I just want a little fairness. It’s just a few bottles of wine. Can’t you give them to me? Natalie’s incredible, I get that, but I’m not any less! I’ll prove to you that, for Cedric, I’m the only one who matters.”

Elyse sighed, clicking her tongue.

“Look at you—getting all worked up when I’ve barely said anything. Fine, fine. It’s just a few bottles of wine. I’ll have someone send them over.

You’re my daughter, after all. Give it half an hour.”

With that, the call ended.

Nina was well aware Elyse had only caved because she feared Cedric might actually take an interest in

an hour later. Nina stepped into the elevator, deliberately moving at a slow pace. Earlier, Ryan and Cedric had downed a fair amount. Nina knew some people only felt the

in with the wine and whisper sweet, carefully chosen words into Cedric’s ear. In her mind, there was no

A wave of unease swept over her. She worried Cedric and Ryan might either leave or drink themselves

abrupt halt. Ryan was still deep in conversation with Cedric. Nina shut her eyes momentarily, swallowing her frustration. She couldn’t fathom what could keep two grown men talking for this long. How much longer did Ryan plan on hanging around

into night. At one point, Cedric stood to adjust the heater, and Nina’s eyes instinctively trailed down to the exposed skin beneath his loosened collar. Her gaze lingered for a mere

fresh updates at

it’s truly an honor to meet you. When I learned you frequented Elite Lux, I told my mother I wanted to train

at the moon. The faint fragrance Daniela often left behind still lingered in

for a reaction from Cedric. She paused,

Daniela?” Cedric wasn’t easy to engage, so Nina chose to steer the conversation towards the one

deeply connected Daniela