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.

had only caved because she feared Cedric might

deliberately moving at a slow pace. Earlier, Ryan and Cedric had downed a fair amount. Nina knew some people only felt the effects after a delay, and when it hit, it hit hard. She hoped Ryan was

wine and whisper sweet, carefully chosen words into Cedric’s ear.

might either leave or drink themselves into oblivion. After all, she had heard that when people drank too much, certain functions ceased to work. Forcing a smile, she

Cedric. Nina shut her eyes momentarily, swallowing her frustration. She couldn’t fathom what could keep two grown men talking

the gracious host as day faded 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 second before Cedric shifted again. Nina tilted her head with a

miss fresh

I learned you frequented Elite Lux, I told my

his gaze to the window, staring at the moon. The faint fragrance Daniela often left behind still lingered in the air. He

from Cedric. She

“Are you thinking about Daniela?” Cedric wasn’t easy to engage, so Nina chose to steer the conversation towards

her childhood. She described how deeply connected Daniela