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?”

was undeniably a celebrated artist, and Cedric had never shared

into a knowing smile as she gestured to the handkerchief in Cedric’s breast

are so reminiscent of her work. I used to

was on the verge of replying when the

stepped into the doorway, fully aware Cedric had been waiting for her but surprised to see Natalie there as

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

the role of a capable and efficient

brief exchange between Cedric and Natalie. Her face

Nina’s envious glare and

her breath before walking

Nina wasn’t done. She hurried

real you? You’re just hiding

even bother to dignify her with a

purse, retrieving a small wallet adorned with an oil-painting motif.

remained by the window, unmoving, as if rooted