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

Chapter 656:

Elyse nodded thoughtfully.

“It seems you’re sure about your plan. I’ll take Nina home later so I don’t get in your way.”

“It’s fine,” Natalie replied with a calm air as she applied lipstick in front of the mirror.

“That fool being around only makes me shine brighter.”

With that, Natalie gathered the files from the table and strode back into Daniela’s office.

Cedric remained by the floor-to-ceiling window, prompting her to cast him a quick, indifferent glance.

“Mr. Phillips, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but are you a fan of the renowned painter Monica Miller?” Natalie asked with a warm, easygoing smile.

Cedric’s expression shifted to one of surprise.

“How could you possibly know that?”

undeniably a celebrated artist, and Cedric had never shared his

she gestured

work. I used to admire her,

was on the verge of replying when the office

aware Cedric had been waiting for her but surprised to

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her instincts, Natalie quickly briefed Daniela on her work progress before stepping out and closing the

role

the brief exchange between Cedric and Natalie. Her face

noticed Nina’s envious glare and responded with a faint, disdainful

she muttered under her breath before walking

Nina wasn’t done.

you dare show Cedric the real you? You’re just hiding behind a

bother to dignify

into her purse, retrieving a small wallet adorned with an oil-painting motif. A gentle smile

by the window, unmoving, as if rooted to the