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.

earlier that day, opting

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Nikolas a tight, controlled smile, Cedric chose silence over

it appears that’s a misconception. You’re not particularly tough to negotiate with. It’s just that their offers haven’t been alluring enough. Now that the stakes are worthwhile, you seem to be bending. You’re

secretary clenched his fists, eyes shut

a hand, signaling him

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and deliberate, cut through the tension. “Mr. McCoy, this hardly seems like a business discussion. You’re

the stranger who had emerged

suspicion. “Who exactly

secretary straightened his posture. “This

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

much,” Daniela retorted, her voice as cold as the air between them. “As for Cedric, whether he appears unsupported and hopeless, you’ll soon grasp the reality

was taken aback,

status as the wealthiest individual globally, he felt compelled to maintain a veneer