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

Chapter 920:

Hackett narrowed his eyes, just as shaken by Cedric’s cold-blooded efficiency. It was clear—Cedric wasn’t holding back in the slightest.

“But why start with Bruno?” Marcus, who had been quiet until now, finally spoke up. “Cedric could’ve gone after Hackett or even Winslow, the youngest. So why go after Bruno first?”

No one had questioned it until now, but once the thought surfaced, it lingered.

Bruno felt wronged. “Exactly! Why me?”

Hackett leaned in. “Bruno, did you cross Cedric in any way?”

Bruno shook his head furiously. “How could I? I’ve always treated Cedric with respect. I have no idea why he’d single me out first!” Eighty billion—gone!

That kind of money would take years, maybe decades, to recover.

This wasn’t just financial ruin—it was an execution.

“If you never stepped on Cedric’s toes before, then…” Hackett’s words faded into silence.

The rest of the group exchanged wary glances, a silent revelation dawning upon them.

Bruno noticed their expressions and grew agitated. “What’s with those looks? I swear, I never crossed Cedric! The only thing I did was curse at Daniela.”

Bruno stopped cold. Then, smacking his thigh, he gasped, “I shouldn’t have insulted her!”

That same night, Bruno discharged himself from the hospital, clutching expensive gifts and a hefty check, sprinting towards Elite Lux.

Bringing gifts to Daniela was nothing more than a gesture of respect for Cedric.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 g⍺𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘴﹐ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Upon arriving at Elite Lux, Bruno made sure Cedric had already departed before rushing upstairs.

Just as he neared his destination, Ryan and Lillian blocked his path.

Bruno’s brows furrowed. “What’s the meaning of this? Step aside!”

Lillian folded her arms, her gaze cold. “And what exactly do you want?”

Bruno hoisted the bags slightly. “I’m dropping off gifts, isn’t it obvious? Lend me a hand!”

To Bruno, Lillian was nothing more than a mere secretary.

When she didn’t budge, his temper flared. He jabbed a finger at her. “You’re just a secretary! Who gave you the guts to talk back? Do you even realize how easily I could ruin you?”noveldrama

Deep down, Bruno never saw women as his equals. In his mind, they existed only to serve his whims. Respect? That was laughable. “These are high-end luxury goods, worth millions. Take them to Daniela’s office—and be careful! You couldn’t afford to replace them if you tried!” he spat.

A passing janitor, oblivious to the tension, casually carried the gifts into Daniela’s office.

Bruno’s smugness swelled. He sauntered in, let his gaze wander critically around the room, then lowered himself onto the sofa, preparing to cross his legs.

Before he could settle in, Lillian’s steady voice rang out. “Bruno Deleon is inside.”

A moment later, Daniela stepped in.

Bruno sprang to his feet, flashing a practiced smile. “Ms. Harper, my apologies for dropping by unannounced.”

His words carried an apology, but his expression certainly did not.

The smile was forced, his eyes laced with barely concealed contempt.

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