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

Chapter 965:

Unbeknownst to him, as he fled, the basement door creaked open, nudged by the whispering wind.

It took a considerable amount of time before Alexander managed to regain his composure. He had to meet Daniela soon, and he repeated to himself over and over: the past was just that—the past.

He was determined to make things right with Daniela, to compensate for his past mistakes through future actions.

The meeting took place at Alexander’s newly inaugurated hotel. When he saw Daniela and Lillian arrive, a wave of relief washed over him.

He had feared that Daniela might show up with Cedric.

“Please, take a seat, Daniela,” Alexander said warmly, his tone filled with attentiveness. “The steak here is exceptional. I highly recommend you try it today.”

Daniela, showing little interest, responded tersely, “You arranged this meeting through a friend of my mother’s. Surely, we’re not just here to dine, are we? Let’s skip the pleasantries and focus on the matter at hand. We don’t have all day.”

her directness, Alexander’s smile remained unshaken, as if her words had no

after business hours. We have a shared history since

helped Daniela slice her steak before placing it

this morning. I had initially wanted to cook it myself for you, but unfortunately, my culinary skills aren’t up to par.

was well aware that lately, all of Daniela’s meals were personally prepared

content

a clear challenge, a statement that he could match—and

interested. Her face twisted in displeasure at the overpowering aroma of the steak. She cleared her throat loudly. “Ahem!

nausea swept over her, draining the color

gestured for her to

several sips of water, Daniela barely managed to subdue

concern. “What’s wrong? Did the ride over here make you carsick? You’ve always been susceptible to it, even as a

steak away. He noticed the

observed her delicate profile now