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

Chapter 986:

“Please, Daniela, have your say,” Elyse urged.

Suddenly, Daniela chuckled. Elyse leaned in, her eyes wide with anticipation, hanging on every word that would escape Daniela’s lips.

“Aunt Elyse, your concept was rather impressive, but it’s truly unfortunate.”

Elyse’s features tightened momentarily in confusion. “Then why is it unfortunate?”

“Just before you stepped through the door, I signed a contract.” Puzzlement washed over Elyse.

“That very villa you’re so fond of has just been acquired for a new theme park venture.”

At first, a shadow of disappointment crossed Elyse’s face, but quickly her eyes lit up. “Acquired? Truly?”

with an affirming tilt

the ground, consumed by regret. If only she had known about the theme park planned for that area, she never would have parted with her villa at such a bargain price. She could have raked in

don’t you think I deserve some of the compensation? Not all, just half—fifty percent,

a handsome sum, and now, with the upcoming acquisition, its value was bound to

was utterly oblivious to

“By that logic, should the new owner share the theme park’s profits with you too?

logic with a wave of her hand. “But aren’t we family? Shouldn’t we be

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offered a wry smile in response, her patience thinning. “And if I hadn’t sold the villa and its value had plummeted, would

knack for turning a profit. A small loss here

followed, lighter, mingling with the lingering tension. She found herself unable

the money, Daniela. It’s a trifle for you.” Elyse had steeled herself for a drawn-out dispute, but Daniela’s unexpected acquiescence took

the finance team to process the transfer to