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

Chapter 969:

Natalie’s delicate features contorted with rage. “Aunt is gone now. What else can I do?”

She dared not confront Daniela head-on. The truth was—she feared Daniela. She knew Daniela responded better to sorrow than force.

Out of Daniela’s sight, she pinched her thigh hard, forcing tears to well up in her eyes. Then, with a well-practiced blink, they fell. “Daniela, I know what you’re holding against me. You believe my mother and I had a hand in your mother’s death. Yes, my mother was involved, but me? How old was I then? What could I have possibly done? At most, I spoke carelessly. My mother, in her blind ignorance, caused her sister’s death. Every time I think of Aunt’s tragic end, my heart aches. If you want justice, take it up with my mother. She’s the one responsible for everything!”

Natalie locked eyes with Daniela, her expression pleading. “If you want, you can even sue my mother. I’ll be your witness. I swear.” She held her breath, waiting for Daniela’s reaction.

Daniela remained composed, taking a slow sip of water before speaking. “So, you’re saying you’re willing to take your own mother to court? She’s your biological mother, the one who raised you. Can you bear to do that?”

Natalie nodded, sorrow etched across her face. “Yes, it would be difficult, but she brought this upon herself.”

Daniela leaned back into the sofa, her expression unreadable. “I’ll think about it.”

must pay for their sins! Don’t go soft on

tone was icy. “You’re too late. The lead role has already

my role? Who dares to steal my place?” Her expression darkened with rage. “Daniela, we’re

𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙙

sneer. “So, testifying against your mother is just a bargaining chip for the lead

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lips curled into a smirk. “It’s not an

stiffened. “Then

smirk deepened.

on cue, the door creaked open, and Nina stepped into view. She

Natalie’s expression soured instantly.

Nina?

It was her!

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