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.

secretary took out his phone and typed a message to Hamilton. “Sir, everything’s progressing well. Cedric’s getting changed now. I’ll bring him over shortly.” A few moments

screen lit up with

hear Hamilton’s smug voice in his mind. “There’s no need for all that. This is a private moment. He can save the suit for tomorrow’s press conference. Make sure he’s introduced as Cedric

the message was, it still carried

sent back

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

to confirm it. The secretary said

is your

fragile hope Nikolas had clung to seemed to crumble

Spotting Nikolas through the window, he leaned closer to Hamilton and murmured, “Sir, don’t you think this is a bit cruel

cup, Hamilton took a slow sip of his coffee before answering, “I never said Cedric would be the heir. That

a thoughtful nod, but his gaze drifted back to