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

Chapter 1346:

Something about Cedric’s energy caught the secretary’s attention right away. Although confused by his reaction, the secretary still offered an apologetic smile.

In his mind, this sort of opportunity was the kind people dreamed about. From his perspective, there was no reason for Cedric to hesitate, let alone reject it. A public acknowledgment from Hamilton came with more than just status. It secured a legacy. It should have been cause for celebration.

Still, as he studied Cedric’s expression, the secretary couldn’t shake the feeling that excitement was the last thing on his mind.

“Did I say something wrong?” the secretary asked, uncertain now.

“No,” Cedric replied with a shake of his head, offering no further explanation as he left to find Daniela instead.

The secretary assumed Cedric had stepped away to change clothes.

Given the weight of the occasion—Hamilton formally acknowledging Cedric as his son—it made sense to treat it with at least some degree of formality.

was gone, the secretary took out his phone and typed a message to Hamilton. “Sir, everything’s progressing well. Cedric’s getting changed now.

screen lit

could practically hear Hamilton’s smug voice in his mind. “There’s no need for all that. This

and simple as the message was, it still

delay, the secretary sent back a

face drawn with tension. Meeting the secretary’s eyes, he muttered grimly, “So, he’s finally going to recognize Cedric as

no need to confirm it.

your story

hope Nikolas had clung to seemed to crumble

from his seat. Spotting Nikolas through the window, he leaned closer to Hamilton and

of his coffee before answering, “I never said Cedric would

a thoughtful nod, but his gaze drifted back to