Chapter 41 A Change of Title

Natalie shook her head and said, “He gave me three days to submit the design before they finish work on the 14th, but I can tell that it’s not just us who got this opportunity at Apex.”

“Definitely not just us; you probably don’t know how important the eastern suburbs are for Verde City’s GDP. It’s impossible for them to rely on us alone.”

Before coming here, Karina had thoroughly investigated Apex Global and had some idea of what kind of projects they might get

But she never expected it to be the eastern suburbs project.

“It looks like we’ll be busy for the next few days.”

“Yeah. Let’s go check the site first,” Natalie said.

In any case, they had to see the site first to find some inspiration.

In the car, Natalie’s phone rang.

It was Rebecca calling.

Natalie didn’t want to answer and just hung up. Shortly after, the phone rang again.

This time, it was a call from the Johnson Manor’s landline.

“Go ahead,” Karina said to Natalie and added, “You shouldn’t stay on the line too long.”

Natalie was momentarily stunned, realizing that she was no longer a full–time housewife at home. She

had a career now. After meeting two clients yesterday, she had received four calls from them. It was all

about confirming various details.

With that in mind, she answered the call, “Hello, Ms. Carter.”

Ms. Carter!?

On the other end of the line, Rebecca clearly didn’t know how to react to this new title.

“You’re in such a hurry to cut ties with the Johnson family when you haven’t even divorced Ced yet? It seems like you really like that man who’s old enough to be your father!”

“Isn’t that what you wanted? Why are you acting all high and mighty now?”

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“Even if you divorced, it’ll be because my son doesn’t want you anymore! You’re not worth it, Natalie!”

“It doesn’t matter. I already initiated the divorce. If you’re not satisfied, I can withdraw the lawsuit

son to initiate it first? Fine. I’ll sign the papers

attached.”

you implying that my son is bothering

“Yes!”

“You…!”

heavy as she

knew she had clearly angered Rebecca, But

no

understand. Now, she finally grasped that when

had to accept everything about

love was gone, nothing would

had become

the people around him had become remarkably resolute, leaving them no

You…! You need to come back

retorted, “You can say what you want over

you want to hear rumors

Natalie hung up

to threats? Had she lost her mind? Or

Natalie wasn’t buying it.

Karina

Test

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world to know about her current

her and Cedric closely.

wanted to manipulate public opinion and pressure her using

show them where she

“Of course,” Karina replied.

the pressure. Even with Stephen’s protection, he was worried for her as the Johnson family had significant influence and power in Verde

was clear now. that there was no need for

her phone and scrolled through the news. There

to apologize and escaped legal consequences.

finally understood why Rebecca had insisted on her returning to the

quit, will they?” Natalie

these people would continue to see her

fact that

his tone was

there,” Natalie apologized with

much for what was happening, she still felt somewhat affected by what those

about it. What’s

that Natalie wouldn’t call him unless she were facing

stirring up

Stephen was speechless.

we pain

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