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.”

of remaining Daniela’s secretary made Natalie’s stomach churn. Daniela’s mind was far

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get one—either a company or my promise not to touch

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

Elyse? She clung to that reasoning, conveniently pushing aside the grim

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Natalie gave a decisive nod. “I choose

the table, pen scratching across the page

you know me,” Daniela murmured, watching her write. “I already know parts of the truth. This is just to test your sincerity. If you write false names, and

a brief hesitation, she scratched

she slid the list over, she spoke with forced certainty. “Every

before flicking a dismissive hand. Without another

was pacing anxiously downstairs. The moment Natalie emerged, she