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

Chapter 522:

Daniela, however, let out a laugh.

“Is this how you ask for help? Let’s be clear—you’re the one in a rush, not me.” Daniela’s sharp retort left Katrina momentarily speechless.

At that moment, the door clicked open, and Cedric entered the room. Caiden had never felt so relieved to see Cedric in his life. Rushing to Cedric’s side, Caiden leaned in and whispered urgently, “You’ve got to do something about Daniela. She’s absolutely out of control tonight!”

Cedric ignored him entirely and strode across the room to take his place behind Daniela. Not a single word escaped his lips, but his presence spoke volumes. He was there as her steadfast protector. Katrina’s jaw tightened. Dealing with Daniela on her own was already no small feat, but with Cedric standing firmly at her side, it felt like an impossible mountain to climb.

“What’s your endgame here?” Katrina demanded, her voice laced with frustration.

“Aren’t you worried that I won’t leave this villa?”

Daniela gave a casual shrug.

“Makes no difference to me. My mother bought this villa. Whether or not Caiden claims me as his daughter, I have my place here.” From his spot near the door, Caiden gave a small nod.

“She’s right.”

Fury simmered within Katrina.

“What exactly do you want?” she asked, her voice rising.

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Daniela stood under the glare of the overhead light, her expression calm yet detached. All eyes in the room were fixed on her.

Daniela approached Katrina and leaned in to whisper something into her ear.

Katrina shook uncontrollably after hearing Daniela’s final words. A look of fear flashed across her face, soon replaced by complete confusion. Daniela had already gone upstairs, and though time had passed, Katrina’s hands remained chilled in shock. Suspicions were one thing, but when Katrina confronted the harsh reality, her mind spiraled into chaos. Daniela was already upstairs, and Cedric had gone up with her.

Caiden approached Katrina with confusion written across his face.

“What did she say? Aren’t you overreacting?”

Katrina slowly lifted her pale face. She tried to speak, her mouth opening and closing several times, before the words finally tumbled out, choked with tears.noveldrama

“She told me she knows what it’s like to watch the person you love most walk away, and she wants me to feel that same pain.”

Her voice trembled as she locked eyes with Caiden.

“What does Daniela mean by that?”

A wave of unease washed over Caiden. After a long, tense pause, he spoke flatly.

“Is there any point in pretending anymore?”

Until now, Daniela hadn’t asked a single question about the past. But she was convinced that Katrina had murdered her mother.

Katrina wanted to defend herself. She walked up to Daniela’s door, but as she stood there, she found herself at a loss for words. Just then, Cedric came out to get some milk for Daniela and saw Katrina standing by the door.

Hoping he would be easier to convince, Katrina said, “Cedric, I had nothing to do with Brylee’s death. The police investigated, and I had a solid alibi. Daniela can’t accuse me without any proof.”

She held her breath, hoping he’d believe her. But Cedric’s response was even colder than Daniela’s.

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