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.”

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

schedule our meeting after business hours. We have a shared history since

a gentle smile, Alexander helped Daniela slice her steak before placing it in

morning. I had initially wanted to cook it myself for you, but unfortunately, my culinary skills aren’t up to par. This time, the chef’s expertise will have to suffice. Next

all of Daniela’s meals were personally

content at

clear challenge, a statement that he could match—and even surpass—anything Cedric could

in displeasure at the overpowering aroma of

swept over her, draining the color from

she gestured for her to

of water, Daniela barely managed to subdue the gnawing urge to vomit that threatened to

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

taking the steak away. He noticed the subtle easing of Daniela’s discomfort, and a shadow crossed his

beside her, he observed her delicate profile now tinged with a hint