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.”

Stepping into the office, her gaze landed

rested untouched on the

as he waited. No phone in hand, no magazine, no distractions—nothing but

the soft glow of

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

waiting for her—not just tonight, but

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

await on

just to see her. Cedric had a striking,

was an openness in the way he looked at her, so sincere

this unguarded survive in a world as ruthless

lifted his gaze as the door opened, a soft

answered. “Have