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

Chapter 1281:

Amid the rising tension, Daniela raised her glass, her demeanor unshaken. Observing her composed features, Hamilton felt an inexplicable surge of unease. His eyes involuntarily darted towards the lab just as a voice announced, “The results are ready.”

Accompanied by the mechanical chime of the printer, the eagerly awaited report glided out.

As the final word echoed in the air, everyone’s gaze snapped to the paper in question, their eyes alight with anticipation of Daniela’s imminent disgrace.

Charles wore a smug grin, his voice dripping with condescension. “Daniela, if you apologize now, I might still treat you with a shred of dignity. Otherwise, prepare for a spectacular downfall.”

Unfazed, Daniela folded her arms and retorted with icy calm, “Really? I’m rather eager to see that.”

Charles clenched his jaw, frustration mounting. “We’ll see how long you can maintain this facade.”

Kohen interjected, “Why even bother with pleasantries? Her arrogance is unbearable. Just reveal the results and let everyone see how clueless the former world’s richest person truly is.”

Charles shot Daniela a piercing look before whispering sharply, “You’re mistaken this time. Our equipment is flawless—state of the art, unmatched worldwide.”

Damon, frowning, pulled Charles aside. “Why are you siding with an outsider? Do you think she’s going to back you up? Come to your senses!”

Duran rolled his eyes, exasperated. “Enough chatter! I’m eager to see Daniela put in her place.”

Cedric’s brow furrowed, on the verge of retorting, but Daniela’s subtle pull on his arm halted him. He turned to her, catching the slight shake of her head. His fists tightened in frustration, yet Daniela whispered, “Hold on, let’s just watch how this unfolds.”

Reluctantly, Cedric quelled his rising ire.

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Meanwhile, Nikolas eagerly summoned the cluster of reporters nearby, his voice booming with excitement. “Gather around! Today, you’ll witness the unveiling of our latest medical equipment, a creation solely nurtured by the McCoy family. It surpasses even our earlier innovations and is set to hit the market next week. Behold its debut and its unmatched precision!”

With a proud smile, Nikolas extended his hand to grasp the paper. “This equipment represents the pinnacle of accuracy worldwide. The McCoy family has poured extensive effort and resources into it, with the vision of setting a new…”

He glanced at the results briefly and looked up with a triumphant grin. “A new standard for the industry! To become…”

His voice trailed off suddenly, the confidence in his expression faltering. It was as if time had ground to a halt for Nikolas.

His mouth fell open, and a look of utter astonishment washed over his face. His thoughts evaporated into a void. Silence hung heavily for a drawn-out moment, pierced only by the low buzz of puzzled whispers rippling through the crowd. Gradually, Nikolas’ gaze dropped.

The words on the paper in his grasp struck him like a thunderbolt. The test confirmed the unthinkable: the two were father and son.

Every word Nikolas had prepared was smothered by the revelation. His hand shook uncontrollably, and his entire frame became rigid with tension. He stared in disbelief. That couldn’t be real!

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