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

Chapter 1400:

At that moment, the auctioneer’s voice rang through the hall. “Now, for tonight’s grand finale. Introducing the Dreamlike Blue!”

The Dreamlike Blue wasn’t just any accessory—it was a legendary pair of sapphire cufflinks, renowned for both rarity and history. Each gem was one of a kind, unmatched anywhere in the world. Centuries ago, they had graced a king’s wrists, then vanished for a thousand years. Now they had resurfaced under the auction lights, drawing every eye in the room.

Leaning toward Nikolas, Carol whispered, “Daniela is here tonight for those cufflinks.”

Nikolas’s eyebrows shot up. “Daniela? She’s into cufflinks? That’s oddly specific—aren’t they more of a guy thing?”

If anyone knew cufflinks, it was Hamilton. He had spent decades obsessively curating a private collection of the rarest pairs. He had even bought an entire villa just to display them. At one auction, a powerful tycoon drove the bidding a thousand times above the starting price, yet Hamilton remained unfazed and claimed the prize. In Oiscoll, everyone knew of his extravagant obsession.

Nikolas narrowed his eyes. Was Daniela trying to provoke his father? That would be a disaster. He clearly intended to win them tonight—and he wouldn’t back down.

Carol gave him a sly smile. “Not quite. Cedric’s the one who wants them.”

blinked, caught off

continued, “Cedric collects cufflinks too. Daniela always spoils him, so tonight things are

thrive on it, watching everything unfold like her own

her, Nikolas recognized the brutal patterns of Hamilton’s mind—cold control wrapped in charm, masked behind expensive suits and

think it’s a good idea to compete for the cufflinks. I don’t care how valuable they are—they’re still just accessories. My father is not the type to let something go if it’s caught his eye.

drifted toward the velvet display box beneath the auction

blinked, momentarily thrown. “What are you

eyes unwavering. “You’re afraid of your father, aren’t you? You think no one can challenge

building anticipation, listing the

take his eyes off

looked away, the impression she left lingered. Something in the way she carried herself—so unshaken, so

blinding. He could barely stand