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

Chapter 915:

Cedric gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. Even in casual attire, he carried himself with an air of authority that commanded respect. Hackett’s grin stretched wider, becoming even more obsequious. “There was a minor misunderstanding recently, Mr. Phillips,” he said, pulling a pre-filled check from his pocket. “I acted too rashly, and for that, I take full responsibility. The eight of us are here today to see if we can settle this matter amicably.”

Cedric’s gaze flickered briefly towards the check resting on the table. His lips curled into a smirk. “Do you take me for a beggar?”

Bruno, ever the one to obsess over money, widened his eyes in disbelief. “Mr. Phillips, did you look closely? That’s two hundred million! Since when does a beggar receive that kind of sum?” Bruno had spent the entire night agonizing over the exact amount to offer.

Cedric, a veteran in the business world, lounged back in his chair, tilting his chin slightly as he regarded them.

His posture was casual, but the sharp glint in his eyes carried a silent challenge.

“This money isn’t for me,” Cedric said smoothly. “My wife has a kind heart. There are countless homeless children in impoverished regions, and she hopes to unite charitable businesses to fund schools worldwide—working toward a world where poverty no longer exists.” Cedric’s statement sent a chill through the eight men, leaving them uneasy.

A world without poverty?

out an awkward chuckle, clapping hesitantly. “Eliminating poverty worldwide sounds a bit ambitious. Perhaps we should start on a smaller scale? Maybe in

eight pairs of eyes turned to Cedric,

head effortlessly. “That won’t do. Kindness shouldn’t have borders. And considering that you all are at the helm of the domestic business world, don’t you think two hundred million is a little underwhelming for such an ambitious project?” A heavy

he hesitated before asking, “Then,

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lightly, his

locked on Cedric’s lips, bracing themselves

Cedric raised

opposite

expressions turned blank, shock

ten million?” Bruno asked, his voice

Cedric said nothing.