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

Chapter 655:

Nina clung to the belief that she still had a chance. After all, not every affluent man was drawn to domineering women.

“And even when it comes to talent, you don’t measure up to Daniela,” Nina added, refusing to back down.

Natalie’s confident demeanor cracked instantly.

“How dare you!” she snapped, the words striking her raw nerve. Her lifelong failure to outshine Daniela had always been her most painful insecurity.

“Nina, are you trying to provoke me? I might not touch Daniela, but making you pay would be much simpler.”

Nina clamped her mouth shut, realizing it wasn’t wise to push further.

“Mom’s plan is to remove Daniela, marry me to Cedric, and elevate our family to the top.

You’d do well to cooperate—or don’t blame me if I show no mercy.”

Natalie’s threat hung in the air. Nina bit her lip.

“Cedric might not even fall for you.”noveldrama

At the mention of Cedric’s name, some of the tension left Natalie’s face.

She had nursed feelings for Cedric since their school days, and her celebrated return after a flourishing career abroad had been fueled by her long-held yearning.

She was determined to win Cedric’s affection and revive the dream she had clung to for years.

Overflowing with confidence, Natalie fixed Nina with a cold stare.

“You will assist me,” she declared.

Exiting the villa, Natalie made her way to Elite Lux.

Elyse had informed her that Cedric, who had arrived the previous night, was in Daniela’s private lounge at Elite Lux.

Without hesitation, Natalie swung open the office door and found Cedric standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking flawless in his tailored suit.

The sight of him sent her heart racing, as if her lifelong ambition had just stepped into reach.

From his composed posture, Cedric exuded the effortless elegance she remembered, his quiet dignity bathed in the soft glow of morning light.

Warmth rose to Natalie’s cheeks. Clearing her throat, she addressed him.

“Cedric.”

As Cedric turned his head, Natalie couldn’t miss the shadow of disappointment that flickered across his face. It was clear he’d been expecting Daniela to walk through the door.

Natalie decided to let it slide. She gave him a polite smile, handed him a cup of coffee, and said, “Good morning, Mr. Phillips. I’m Ms. Harper’s new personal assistant.”

After speaking, Natalie gave Cedric a polite nod. Without wasting a moment, she turned her attention to tidying up Daniela’s desk. Shortly after, she exited the office without uttering another word.

Meanwhile, Elyse lingered by the doorway, her brows drawn together in quiet concern as she observed the scene.

“Do you really think Cedric will notice you if you keep hiding your true self?” Elyse asked.

Gazing through the office door at the man inside, Natalie replied, “Mom, you just don’t get it. Most men don’t value what comes to them too easily. They take for granted anything that falls into their laps.”

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