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

Chapter 1650:

The instant those words left his mouth, the room turned glacial. Every breath seemed to echo off the walls, the silence punctuated only by Josh’s ragged exhale.

“My mother…” A tremor flickered across Daniela’s face as she ground the walnut in her fist until it snapped in half with a sharp crack. Her voice dropped to a chilling whisper. “You dare bring up my mother?”

Across the room, Hamilton caught the wild, flickering turmoil in Daniela’s gaze—a storm of fury and old wounds. Beneath the surface, her rage churned, barely restrained.

“Daniela…” Hamilton’s voice faltered, barely more than a whisper, but she didn’t even glance his way.

Suddenly, Daniela’s head snapped back as a cruel, eerie laugh escaped her lips. For a moment, every person in the office braced themselves, certain Daniela would annihilate Josh on the spot. However…

Daniela leaned in close and murmured a few words to Carol.

Carol gave a crisp nod and slipped out of the office without another word.

Daniela’s lips. “What’s that supposed to mean? Where did you

extravagant, just enough to chill the air

his bravado faltering. “What’s with that look? Why the hell are

her with open

concern. “Daniela, are you sure you’re all

placating. “Josh’s words are just a

suggestion. “Maybe we should

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲

lips, Daniela plucked up an apple and, with

to pin Josh with a sharp, menacing glare. “I was going to let you off easy, Josh, but since you’re so desperate for an ending, I’ll give you one. We’re done here.

in the room agreed this nightmare of a meeting had to end,

the hell is that supposed to mean?” A ripple of unease swept through Josh; it felt like she was tightening a net