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

Chapter 847:

Upon their arrival at Phillips Group, Daniela stepped out briskly, with Cedric a few paces behind. To an onlooker, Daniela might have appeared to be the CEO. She paused, waiting for Cedric, who seemed reluctant to close the distance, making it feel as if she were leading a tour of the workplace.

Once they entered his office, Cedric promptly locked the door.

Outside, his secretary rubbed his sore nose, the slight bump still lingering, and let out a quiet chuckle.

It looked like the tension between them had finally eased, and they were back on better terms.

The recent days had drained him; Cedric had been overworking himself, and the secretary had not slept in 48 hours.

Inside the office, Cedric brewed a cup of coffee for Daniela before sitting down across from her.

The skies outside mirrored the mood indoors, heavy and somber.

of injustice and the

to be

actually wanted to talk,” Cedric replied. Evading the issue any longer was futile, especially since Daniela appeared prepared to address it, leaving no

typical negotiating posture, Cedric found himself unsettled by just

gala. I did it on purpose.

with a nod,

where magic

future holds, I won’t repeat such an action,” Cedric expressed earnestly, his voice full of regret. “I really missed you during my business trip, but I was too

because you were gone,” Daniela said

Cedric, yet he restrained any

Such solace was easily replaceable. Daniela, with her charm, could easily attract countless admirers

your office, I saw a document on your desk. What was it about?” Cedric paused for a few seconds before finally asking, “I caught the word ‘agreement,’ but I didn’t see

tense pause, Daniela responded, “It’s

on a little

Cedric’s chest, making it hard to breathe. He fought to keep his composure, glancing away to avoid locking eyes with her.