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

Chapter 1263:

She leaned in, peeking through the sliding kitchen door, quietly observing the scene unfolding inside.

Cedric stood there in laid-back attire, a simple black apron tied around him, grinning as he moved through the kitchen like it was his own.

Carol said, “Cedric’s secretary told me that after you left, Cedric looked like a wreck at first. Then he snapped—turned cold and cutthroat, so sharp that people were scared to even breathe around him. Now that he’s in Oiscoll, the business folks back in Olisvine are practically popping champagne in relief.”

Daniela blinked, clearly startled. “Seriously? It was that dramatic?”

Carol gave a firm nod. “It’s exactly that dramatic. He turned into a storm in the boardroom. He’s now the wealthiest man in the country.”

Daniela glanced over at Cedric, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Carol chuckled. “Cedric’s sharp as a tack. He just never cared much about chasing the top until now.”

were casually chatting when an unexpected

moment his eyes landed on Cedric in

always maintained Cedric’s dignity in front of others. She shot back coolly,

here, then where does that leave me? Daniela, you promised you’d help me. Don’t tell me you’re pulling back

wasn’t blind—he knew Cedric and Daniela were still husband and wife. If Cedric stayed out of it, Charles still had a chance at inheriting the Hamilton empire. But if Cedric stepped in, Daniela would stand behind him without hesitation. And in that case, what

few days, Charles had been floating in a dream he didn’t want

Charles was mid-rant, the security

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turned to Daniela. “Ms. Harper,

assumed it was one of his brothers dropping by unannounced. Irritated, he flung the door open. “Mr. McCoy? Let’s see who—” His words died in his throat the moment his father’s

an instant, the color drained from Charles’ face, as if water had drained from a

reaction? Run.