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

Chapter 1054:

“Apologies, but I prefer to stand on my own,” Daniela said firmly.

Alexander tensed, his frustration rising.

Daniela continued, “In business, profit outweighs sentiment. Love is too abstract to interest me. I don’t rely on sweet words to secure resources. So, while I appreciate the offer, I’ll have to decline.”

A sense of unease crept over Alexander. Something felt seriously off. Why was she speaking to him like he was just another business associate?

“Daniela, you’re misunderstanding me. This isn’t a transaction. I’m offering you these resources willingly. Don’t belittle yourself—or me,” Alexander said, a trace of hurt in his voice.

“Is that so? Then I apologize if I hurt your feelings,” Daniela’s tone remained indifferent. “I’m always direct. My words may be blunt, but that’s just human nature. You’re being kind to me because you want something—maybe it’s my looks, maybe something else. But I’m not someone who fawns over others, and I have no intention of accepting favors I didn’t ask for.”

opened his mouth to argue, but Daniela was

is over. Let’s not bring it up again. If that’s all, then excuse

another word, Daniela turned and walked

Alexander sat frozen, stunned.

he had hoped. Instead,

begins

if she was silently declaring, “Don’t waste my

her retreating figure, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. Slowly, his lips curved into a

had fallen for her. That unshakable spirit was

the top of the stairs, her gaze

it briefly, a strange sense of familiarity washing over

but wants you to eat something. It’s not a full meal, just

eyes lingered on the food box for a moment before she lowered her gaze, returning to the