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

Chapter 1150:

Regardless of the circumstances, his demeanor exuded unshakeable confidence, even on a weakened leg.

“It was from an explosion a few years back,” he said casually.

Nikolas watched Cedric’s indifference with frustration. It seemed as though Cedric had already come to terms with his leg’s condition, and that irritated him.

“Is that so?” Nikolas remarked, his gaze piercing into Cedric’s, laden with a veiled threat. “You better tread carefully, Mr. Phillips. Explosions might be rare, but when they occur, they can get you killed. You might not be so lucky next time.”

The atmosphere tensed as Cedric’s secretary bristled with suppressed fury.

Nikolas continued, “I’ve heard the whispers that you’re an orphan, unsupported and hopeless. That must be hard.”

The conversation had spiraled from professional to profoundly personal—a blatant assault on Cedric’s character.

Unable to contain his outrage any longer, Cedric’s secretary looked as though he was on the brink of exploding.

irritated yet composed, recalled Caiden’s and Joyce’s words from earlier that day,

to earn Clarinda’s approval

smile, Cedric chose

the silence for weakness, smirked with a sense of victory. “Rumors abound that you’re a cold, ruthless man, not easily swayed or crossed. Yet, it appears that’s a misconception. You’re not particularly tough to negotiate with. It’s just that their offers haven’t been

eyes shut

raised a hand, signaling him

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new voice, cool and deliberate, cut through the tension. “Mr. McCoy, this hardly seems like a business discussion. You’re acting more like a gossipmonger than

icy gaze landed on the stranger who

suspicion.

secretary straightened his posture. “This is Daniela

brief, tense silence before Nikolas asked, “You’re the former world’s

damn about the title. I didn’t expect you to care so much,” Daniela retorted, her voice as cold as the air between them. “As for Cedric, whether he appears

taken

prior status as the wealthiest individual globally, he felt compelled to