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

Chapter 1226:

His eyes met Daniela’s in a moment of silent tension.

A thick, uncomfortable silence settled over the room.

Kohen gave a light chuckle, assuming Nikolas was just dawdling. “Daniela, we’re here to join you for dinner.”

Daniela stayed composed, gesturing casually toward the empty seats. “Please.”

The waiter arrived promptly, placing tableware before them.

Nikolas, slumped inside the restroom, could only hear Daniela’s serene voice filtering in. “Eat whatever you like.”

Hesitant, Kohen picked up his fork, eyeing the dishes warily. “Where’s my brother?” he asked with a polite smile.

Daniela answered smoothly, “He stepped out to take a call.”

slow nod, half-convinced. Then Daniela added casually, “Didn’t you say you

momentarily stunned by her calmness. Even

glanced at the half-eaten dishes, trying to guess

slammed his fist weakly against the restroom door, desperate to warn Kohen and Charles about the

no one heard

a pillow at the door—no sound, no

Playing it safe, he used the excuse

placing the order and felt a small wave of

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moment, everything went

had nothing

my brother taking so long?” Kohen muttered between bites, subtly watching

like they’d been hit with

a faint smile. “Maybe

turned to Carol. “You’ve got great taste, Carol. The

he and Kohen froze, their expressions twisting in