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.”

barely reacted. Stepping into the office, her gaze landed on Cedric, still

box rested untouched on the

quiet patience as he waited. No phone in

in the soft glow of the lamp, he

through Daniela’s mind. It was as if she had seen this before—as

he had been waiting for her—not just tonight,

even with his injury, he kept showing up, time and time again. The security guard had once mentioned

await on

the pain and dragging that injured leg just to see her. Cedric had a striking, effortless charm. Alexander might have altered his face to resemble Cedric’s, but to Daniela,

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

times, she wondered—how did someone this unguarded survive in a world as ruthless as

lifted his gaze as the door opened, a

answered. “Have you