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.”

argue, but Daniela was already rising

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

Daniela turned and

Alexander sat frozen, stunned.

him as he had hoped. Instead, she had grown even more resolute, handling both business and personal matters with unwavering

escape begins

if she was silently declaring, “Don’t waste

in his eyes. Slowly, his lips curved into a

wonder he had fallen for her.

the stairs, her gaze fell on

at it briefly, a strange sense of familiarity

walked in and said, “Cedric just dropped this off. He knows you’re swamped with work but wants you to eat something. It’s not a full meal, just some sushi rolls he made. He hopes you’ll give

she lowered her gaze, returning to the reports