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

Chapter 655:

Nina clung to the belief that she still had a chance. After all, not every affluent man was drawn to domineering women.

“And even when it comes to talent, you don’t measure up to Daniela,” Nina added, refusing to back down.

Natalie’s confident demeanor cracked instantly.

“How dare you!” she snapped, the words striking her raw nerve. Her lifelong failure to outshine Daniela had always been her most painful insecurity.

“Nina, are you trying to provoke me? I might not touch Daniela, but making you pay would be much simpler.”

Nina clamped her mouth shut, realizing it wasn’t wise to push further.

“Mom’s plan is to remove Daniela, marry me to Cedric, and elevate our family to the top.

You’d do well to cooperate—or don’t blame me if I show no mercy.”

threat hung in the air. Nina bit

not even fall

the mention of Cedric’s name, some of the

for Cedric since their school days, and her celebrated return after a flourishing career

to win Cedric’s affection and revive the dream she had clung to

confidence, Natalie fixed Nina

will assist

Natalie made her way to Elite

informed her that Cedric, who had arrived the previous night, was in Daniela’s private lounge at

door and found Cedric standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking flawless in his

of him sent her heart racing, as if her lifelong ambition

remembered, his quiet dignity

cheeks. Clearing her throat,

“Cedric.”

head, Natalie couldn’t miss the shadow of disappointment that flickered across his face.