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

Chapter 809:

She wouldn’t let them be burdened with the cost.

Inside the private room, Daniela smiled. “Tonight, everything’s on me.” As she stepped out to give instructions to the front desk, ensuring no one else would pick up the tab, she overheard Cedric’s considerate words.

Leaning on the railing, she looked down at Cedric below, her lips curving into a soft smile.

At the dinner table, the atmosphere was light and relaxed.

Cedric sat beside Daniela, sipping on the oatmeal while the others dug into their meals.

One of the employees, noticing this, asked, “Mr. Phillips, why aren’t you eating these delicious dishes?” Cedric shot them a sharp, pointed look.

The employee shifted uncomfortably, glancing at Cedric’s secretary, who sat nearby.

The secretary let out a small laugh. “You don’t get it, do you? The oatmeal was made by his wife. It was brought in this morning but delayed by all of you. Even though it’s cold now, it’s still just as delicious.”

around the table

quietly resumed eating, the playful banter not quite reaching his

close, Daniela and Cedric were

feel the weight of

didn’t resolve whatever it

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made their way to

juice. “What do you want to say?” Cedric asked, his

straight, her expression turning serious. “I’m

bright eyes, which

of his coffee, then, in rhythm with the soft background music, drawled, “Do you plan to keep things from me until I’m upset,

was firm.

sharpened. “So, you’re planning

was equally resolute. “No, not

you’re unwilling to tell me your ultimate goal. Daniela, you can’t expect me to live in constant fear that someone I love might

as if he were battling something deeper. “Am I truly so