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.”

into the office, her gaze landed on Cedric, still seated on

rested untouched on

a picture of quiet patience as he waited. No phone in hand, no magazine, no distractions—nothing but

the soft glow of the lamp, he simply waited—for

as if she had seen this before—as if this wasn’t the

been waiting for her—not just tonight, but for years, steadfast and

kept showing up, time and time again. The security guard had once mentioned that after Cedric hurt his leg, he

await

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, the two couldn’t have

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

someone this unguarded survive in a world

his gaze as the door opened, a soft smile touching his

answered. “Have you