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.”

looked defeated for a

with emotion. “I need you to come up with a realistic budget and a detailed project plan. Can you have that ready by tomorrow

Nikolas as the words sank in. This was the first time someone truly listened to him, not because he was from the McCoy

fierce resolve began to

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

soaring, Nikolas marched off to his room, ready to work through the

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to her laptop. Cedric threw himself into the task of tracking down where the unknown phone

really planning to support Nikolas? It’s obvious Hamilton’s been holding him down all these years. Nikolas seems desperate for someone to believe in him. But what if he’s just all talk? He could end up blowing

to have something to confirm with Daniela. He stopped a few meters away upon