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

Chapter 1420:

But Daniela spoke up again, calm and focused. “Based on what you just explained, ten million won’t cut it. If you’re committed to this, I want a detailed budget—one that covers everything this project needs to succeed.”

Nikolas was stunned. He turned his head, surprise flickering in his eyes. “Wait, what did you just say?”

Nikolas’ cheeks flushed with a rush of excitement as Daniela met his gaze. “Is that your final budget number? If it is, I think you should check your math. Something’s off. If not, I need the figure. I’m not concerned how long it takes for you to repay me. Got it?”

Nikolas stood rooted to the spot, stunned. He had only handed Daniela a rough sketch along with some estimated costs. There was no way she could realize his figure was far from accurate.

“That isn’t the final budget. My plan is to get through the first phase and find additional funding later on…”

Daniela’s tone stayed steady and direct, as if she were talking to Nikolas as an equal. There was no hint of superiority, only respect. “If you could secure more funding, you wouldn’t be here asking me.”

defeated for a

“I need you to come up with a realistic budget and a

he was

began to burn within

his eyes. “You’ll have the full proposal on your desk by tomorrow

spirits soaring, Nikolas marched off to his room, ready to

Ꮮ𝚊𝓽𝑒𝔰𝓉 сհ𝒂ⲣ𝔱𝖊𝓇𝓼 g𝖆ⅼ𝓷օⱱ𝖊𝗅𝘀[．]𝗰𝗼𝗺

Daniela turned her focus back to her laptop. Cedric threw himself into the task of tracking down

desperate for someone to believe in him. But what if he’s just all talk? He could end up blowing through the fortune for nothing. On the other hand, if he actually has talent, he might turn into

He stopped a few meters away upon hearing