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

Chapter 52:

Keith blinked, hesitated, and muttered, “Okay then.”

By the time Daniela finished talking with the maestros and left the concert hall, it was already late into the night.noveldrama

She hadn’t anticipated finding Keith and Alexander hanging around by the entrance.

As lively as ever, Keith quickly called out, “Daniela!”

Daniela looked up briefly, and Keith and Alexander started heading toward her.

Before he could even approach, Keith was already grinning, his voice overflowing with praise.

“Daniela, you were incredible tonight! I had no idea you had this kind of skill.”

Daniela’s smile was brief and polite, but it didn’t reach her eyes. It was obvious she wasn’t interested in chatting.

“Thank you,” she said flatly, then turned to leave.

Realizing she was about to walk off, Keith quickly added, “By the way, Alexander watched your performance too. He thought it was amazing.”

At this, Daniela stopped in her tracks. Slowly, she turned her head, and her eyes locked onto Alexander.

Keith, noticing this, quickly lowered his gaze. He couldn’t help but think that Daniela still had feelings for Alexander.

However, Daniela spoke, “Mr. Bennett, you were unusually attentive tonight. That’s a first.”

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The way she emphasized “that’s a first” was laced with obvious sarcasm, leaving no doubt about her meaning.

The moment felt charged. Her words were a sharp reminder of the fire incident from their marriage.

Keith stood frozen, his eyes locked on Daniela as if he were seeing her in an entirely new light.

She wasn’t like the one he remembered. She was sharp, composed, as if she had become smarter.

With a scowl, Alexander turned to leave, but Keith stopped him by grabbing his arm.

Keith flashed a grin and pulled out a business card, handing it to Daniela.

“Ms. Harper, we’ve crossed paths before—at your wedding with Alexander. I’m one of his close friends, Keith Clayton. Just Keith.”

Daniela might have taken the card if he hadn’t mentioned Alexander’s name. But when she heard it, she didn’t bother to take it.

“I’m off the clock. I don’t mix business with personal time. If you need something, just talk to my secretary.”

Keith’s grin wavered a little, his cheerful act dropping for a second.

“It’s not business. I just thought we could be friends.”

Lillian frowned at his words and started to step in, but Daniela held up a hand, stopping her.

“I’m no longer married to Alexander. His friends won’t be mine. If there’s nothing else, please excuse me.”

Without waiting for an answer, she turned and started walking off. As she neared her car, Keith saw the concert hall director’s grandson excitedly holding the door open for her.

Unlike the cold indifference she’d shown to both Keith and Alexander, Daniela smiled warmly at the young man.

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