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

Chapter 1079:

Cedric was taken aback by Carol’s change in attitude.

Carol shrugged. “I don’t know you that well, but I’ve noticed Nina holds you in high regard—like family. And, well, Ryan and Lillian called me yesterday—told me to ease up on you.”

Cedric offered a polite smile. “Appreciate it.”

By the time Daniela returned, the conference room stood silent and deserted.

The only light in the office came from a dim desk lamp.

Carol glanced up. “Cedric dropped by with sushi—said he made it himself. And he waited for…” She checked the time. “Eight hours. Alexander was the second last to leave. He said he’d be back tomorrow.”

her gaze landed on

box rested

quiet patience as he waited. No phone

of the

almost forgotten image flickered through Daniela’s mind. It was as if she had seen this before—as if this wasn’t the first time Cedric had

as though he had been waiting for her—not just tonight, but for years, steadfast

too well the stubborn pride that men carried, especially someone as defiant as Cedric. Yet, even with his injury, he kept showing up, time and time again. The security guard had once mentioned that after Cedric hurt his leg, he barely left his

await on

leg just to see her. Cedric had a striking, effortless charm. Alexander might have altered his

calculating air—built for business. Cedric, on the other hand, was refreshingly unguarded. There was an openness in the way he looked

did someone this unguarded survive in

back?” Cedric lifted his gaze as the

answered. “Have you been