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

Chapter 878:

“Should we tell Cedric?” Lillian hesitated, then quickly shook her head. “No, never mind. If he finds out, he’ll probably freak out! He’s just a regular businessman. And if he starts asking questions, your identity as a mafia boss won’t stay hidden for long.”

Daniela glanced through the gap at Cedric, who was unaware of the storm brewing around him. For once, there was a rare sense of tranquility.

“It’s unnecessary,” Daniela said firmly. “Spread the word—Cedric is under my protection. Anyone who dares touch him is declaring war against me.”

Lillian grinned and gave her a thumbs-up. “Got it.”

Inside the office, Cedric’s phone buzzed nonstop. He picked it up.

“Cedric, you’ve been issued an underworld bounty.” The voice on the other end was frantic. “Who’s the lunatic behind this? You’re the leader of the Lone Wolf, for God’s sake. This is unheard of! Cedric, I’ve already called back all our men to protect you. You have no idea what kind of reputation you’ve built.”

Cedric listened, unsure whether the caller was panicked or secretly thrilled.

let Daniela know someone just slapped a massive price

“No need,”

with Daniela. She was always busy, and

out, she’d be too stressed to

I don’t know, but Daniela doesn’t strike me as the type to scare easily.” The man on the other end couldn’t explain why he felt that

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wasn’t who she was meant to be. She used to be the sweetest, most gentle girl. Life forced her to be tough, but that doesn’t mean she wanted to be. No

heading back to Phillips Group. I need to get to the bottom of this. I want to see who’s willing to spend that

person in the world, right? You don’t reach that level without having

girl is the most considerate, the gentlest—sweet as a bunny. You

long silence on the other

“A bunny?”

you’re beyond saving. Between the two of