Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling! - Chapter 514

Chapter 514:

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“He’s a great match. His wife passed away, and despite being introduced to other women, he showed no interest in any of them. But the moment he saw your picture on my phone, he was immediately interested. He told me money’s no concern for him. I did some digging. He’s in the oil industry, and he spends like money’s nothing.” Katrina bit her lip, weighing her options.

“I understand what you’re holding on to, but Daniela is beyond Caiden’s reach now.

You’re only fooling yourself if you think you can outsmart her, especially with Cedric backing her.

You’re out of your league here.” Her mother paused, letting her words sink in.

“From everything you’ve said, it sounds like Daniela might already know the truth about her mother’s death. If that’s the case, you need to leave while you still can. If you don’t, it won’t be just you—it’ll be Joyce too.

You saw how cruel Brylee was. Her daughter is more ruthless than her.”

Katrina knew how ruthless Brylee was.

At an elaborate dinner, a group of men had pressured Brylee into consuming an excessive amount of alcohol. She drank each glass without ever faltering in her demeanor. However, when their tactics took a deceptive turn, Brylee shattered a bottle over one man’s head. The violence escalated when a knife was driven cleanly through the man’s palm, filling the room with his pained screams.

Amid the chaos, someone tried to film Brylee, intending to portray her as the violent instigator.

Yet, Brylee remained unfazed.

That night’s events made Brylee a well-known figure. Afterward, no one dared to challenge her again. Even years later, Katrina still vividly remembered the image of Brylee’s blood-streaked face on the video.

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Daniela, in many ways, was both similar to and distinct from Brylee.

She shared Brylee’s indomitable strength and authoritative air.

Yet, she possessed a serenity that Brylee never had, her emotions hidden behind a veneer of perfect calm. This aspect of Daniela was indeed intimidating to Katrina.

“Katrina, you are my daughter. I would never hurt you. Opportunities like this are rare. If you don’t grasp it now, it may never come again. I’ll leave the choice to you, though. Take your time to think it through.”

Katrina responded with a soft, barely audible agreement. As they were about to end the call, Katrina paused, then spoke up hesitantly.

“Mom? I’ve always tried to support you, but now I’m the one in need. Could you possibly lend me some money?”

Her voice quivered as she continued, “This isn’t for me; it’s for Joyce. I need to settle her debts to bring her home. I wouldn’t be asking if I weren’t desperate.” A heavy silence fell on the other end of the line.

After a tense pause, Katrina’s mother responded, “Alright. I don’t have much to spare either. I’m old, Katrina. I can’t risk leaving myself destitute. But I’ll send you most of what I’ve saved, keeping just enough to get by.”

Lately, Katrina had faced nothing but rejections.

The unexpected support from her mother brought tears to her eyes instantly.

“Mom, I swear I’ll repay you,” she murmured, her voice thick with emotion.

“Don’t say things like that, Katrina. We’re family. During tough times, you realize who truly values you. Remember who’s there for you now and who just stood by, watching you struggle. Forget about those who didn’t care. Think about that wealthy man I mentioned. I’ll wire the money later.”

With a sudden click, the call was disconnected. The woman bearing two jagged scars across her face returned to her seat at the poker table. The clattering of cards and chips resumed.

“Erika, didn’t I tell you that the rich guy has some weird quirks? Why didn’t you pick someone else for this?” Erika Schmidt, with a wry smirk and a cigarette dangling from her lips, replied evenly, “Why pass up such a chance on outsiders when I can keep it within the family?”

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