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

Chapter 871:

It was only then that Cedric turned his head. Upon noticing Joyce, his brows knitted together.

First Natalie, and now Joyce. When would he finally find peace to pursue his dream of having a child with Daniela?

Cedric’s expression was anything but pleasant.

Joyce couldn’t care less. Wearing a cheerful smile, she sauntered over with an air of mischief. “You seem rather displeased to see me. Did I do something to offend you in the past? Let’s not forget—I’m Daniela’s stepsister. Technically speaking, doesn’t that make us family?”

Now that Joyce had wealth on her side, confidence clung to her like a second skin. She had a knack for teasing men, especially those who seemed unseasoned. Her playful remarks often left her targets fumbling, blushing, or both.

She lived for the awkwardness. It was a game she savored. So, with a glint of mischief in her eyes, she fixed her gaze on Cedric, waiting for his telltale reaction.

With calm, he stepped aside. “My wife cut ties with the Harper family long ago. Let’s not waste time dressing this up with

“Well, aren’t you the

doors slid open, Joyce took a deliberate step out, glancing back at Cedric

curved into a smile of

Nina emerged from the secretary’s office and happened to catch the tail end of the scene. Nudging Lillian with her elbow,

𝓃𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓈

eyes flicked

windows, gilding the room in a warm glow. Cedric stood tall and poised, his tailored suit hugging his frame with surgical precision, exuding both sophistication and restrained

the corners of his lips, and his

moment, Cedric seemed to glow with

turned to see Nina’s face filled with

and walked

was to have a child with