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

Chapter 868:

Against Daniela, she was nothing but powerless.

“I want the truth about my mother’s death—every detail, every name. No one gets away with it!”

Cedric rose from his seat, setting down a pen and paper in front of Natalie.

“And if I tell you, what do I get in return?”

Daniela’s expression remained unreadable. “As you pointed out, the villa you stayed in is still yours. I can send you abroad for further studies until the scandal with Doug fades. Once people forget, you can return. Whether you resume as my secretary or pursue something else is entirely your choice.”

Natalie hesitated, lost in thought.

Staring at the blank sheet before her, she spoke. “If I give you the names, I want more. When I return, I want a company under Elite Lux.”

secretary made Natalie’s stomach churn. Daniela’s mind was far too dangerous. It was better to carve out her own

one more thing, you

smile razor-sharp as she met Natalie’s gaze. “You get one—either a company or my promise not to touch

teeth sank into her lip. Silence stretched before she finally spoke. “The

was final. Self-interest always came first. That was the lesson Elyse had drilled into her since childhood. She had always been the

Daniela possibly inflict on Elyse? She clung to that reasoning, conveniently pushing aside the grim memory

𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖈𝖐𝖊𝖉 𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞 𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊: 𝖌ⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⫺𝖼𝗈𝗆

Natalie gave a decisive

table, pen scratching across the

murmured, watching her write. “I already know parts of the truth. This is just to test your sincerity. If you write false names, and I uncover the truth later, you won’t be making it back from abroad. Don’t expect me to let family

the pen tightened. After a brief

she slid the list over, she spoke with

skimmed the names before flicking a dismissive hand. Without another word,

pacing anxiously downstairs. The