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

Chapter 1379:

After a beat, her tone softened. “And honestly? You were standing up for my husband. That matters. I should be the one thanking you, so stop beating yourself up—you did the right thing.”

Dexter froze, still reeling, but when his eyes met Daniela’s, something in his chest eased. Her words cut through his guilt like sunlight through fog.

She offered him a knowing smile. “Get back to work. Don’t waste another second thinking about it.”

Without another word, she turned and climbed the stairs. Dexter stayed rooted in place, muttering to himself, “Of course she’s the boss. She always knows how to say just the right thing.”

Carol followed Daniela up the stairs, crossing her arms tightly. Her gaze was sharp and probing. “Have you really forgotten? You just called Cedric your husband. But you once said you’d send him home once the dust settled.”

long since calmed. Yet Cedric remained, with no

missing a beat, she instructed, “Tell Dexter this: any

sharply as she left. “You’re spoiling him way too much,”

with Carol trailing behind. Cedric had asked to accompany her, but she’d gently refused, citing his lingering

already inside, proudly introducing

spotted her immediately. He arched a brow and lifted his glass in a casual salute, but Daniela didn’t spare

breath. “See? The guy’s delusional. She couldn’t care

next adventure at

his way toward her. “Daniela, you look breathtaking tonight.

finished when the lights in the venue abruptly dimmed. A hush fell over the crowd as two spotlights flared to life, sweeping dramatically across the room