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

Chapter 920:

Hackett narrowed his eyes, just as shaken by Cedric’s cold-blooded efficiency. It was clear—Cedric wasn’t holding back in the slightest.

“But why start with Bruno?” Marcus, who had been quiet until now, finally spoke up. “Cedric could’ve gone after Hackett or even Winslow, the youngest. So why go after Bruno first?”

No one had questioned it until now, but once the thought surfaced, it lingered.

Bruno felt wronged. “Exactly! Why me?”

Hackett leaned in. “Bruno, did you cross Cedric in any way?”

Bruno shook his head furiously. “How could I? I’ve always treated Cedric with respect. I have no idea why he’d single me out first!” Eighty billion—gone!

That kind of money would take years, maybe decades, to recover.

This wasn’t just financial ruin—it was an execution.

“If you never stepped on Cedric’s toes before, then…” Hackett’s words faded into silence.

the group exchanged wary

grew agitated. “What’s with those looks? I swear, I never crossed Cedric! The

thigh, he gasped, “I shouldn’t have

same night, Bruno discharged himself from the hospital, clutching expensive gifts and a hefty check, sprinting towards

gifts to Daniela was nothing more than a gesture of respect

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘴﹐ⅽ𝗈𝗺

arriving at Elite Lux, Bruno made sure Cedric had already departed before

destination, Ryan and

“What’s the

cold. “And

hoisted the bags slightly. “I’m dropping off gifts, isn’t it obvious?

Lillian was nothing more

budge, his temper flared. He jabbed a finger at her. “You’re just a secretary! Who gave you the guts to

existed only to serve his whims. Respect? That was laughable. “These are high-end luxury goods, worth millions. Take them to

oblivious to the tension, casually carried the

his gaze wander critically around the room, then lowered himself onto the sofa, preparing to cross

settle in, Lillian’s steady voice rang out. “Bruno