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

Chapter 857:

Joyce’s heart lurched in surprise. Steeling herself, she approached Daniela cautiously. “What’s so funny?”

Daniela simply continued eating her cherry tomatoes, offering no response.

“Listen, Daniela, whatever happens today has nothing to do with you. Stay out of it!”

Daniela responded casually, “I’m just here to enjoy myself. Carry on.” At Daniela’s words, Joyce’s nerves eased. She was certain Daniela wasn’t the type to lie. Yet, having Daniela see through her so easily was irritating.

Deciding it wasn’t worth arguing, Joyce shifted her focus, her gaze landing on Natalie.

Natalie wore a dress that exuded both elegance and grace, its hem rippling like a glistening stream beneath the lights. The moment Natalie stepped in, Joyce noticed Doug’s eyes locked onto her. Joyce scoffed, observing the scene with icy indifference.

room. Only

expensive dress, confident

he positioned himself perfectly for Natalie to look down at

watched from a shadowed corner, his

Mr. Fairburne,” Natalie said, her smile widening when she noticed Doug’s eyes linger on her neckline. “It’s been a long time.” Her greeting carried a weight

Natalie’s hand, to which she

𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗶𝗻

harbor real feelings for me, you must ask for my hand in marriage.” Overwhelmed by his feelings,

I uphold a

immediately. “How could I? I promise you, I’ll divorce

at his pledge, though she quickly masked it. “But will Joyce

Don’t worry. Joyce and I have signed an agreement. If we divorce, she gets nothing. She won’t receive a dime unless I pass away. Joyce will be left with nothing but an

arched an eyebrow, and her smile subtly grew. Doug, though in his forties, was very conscious of his health. He