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

want your son to initiate it first? Fine. I’ll sign the papers without any

attached.”

that my son is bothering

“Yes!”

“You…!”

was heavy as she

Rebecca, But at this point, Rebecca’s

no longer Natalie’s

life, Natalie didn’t fully understand. Now, she finally grasped that when one

one had to accept everything about

that love was gone, nothing would

Cedric had become just that–a past

attitude towards the people around him had become remarkably resolute, leaving them no room to

You…! You need to come back to the manor immediately!”

can say what you want over the phone.

over the phone. Unless you want to hear rumors of you killing me,

Natalie

lost her mind?

Natalie wasn’t buying it.

Karina

Test

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to know about her current situation. She was aware that people were

her and Cedric closely.

public opinion and pressure her using their relationship, the

wanted to show them

“Of course,” Karina replied.

be able to handle the pressure. Even with Stephen’s protection, he was worried for

was also afraid that Natalie might be overwhelmed and disoriented. However, it was clear now. that there was no need for such

through

young mistress injured someone using underhanded means. She refused to apologize and escaped legal consequences. Is this how we

Rebecca had insisted

just won’t quit, will

people would continue to see her as an easy

called Stephen, disregarding the fact that it was night on

tone

apologized with a

though she didn’t care much for what was happening, she still felt

about it. What’s

wouldn’t call him unless she were facing an issue she couldn’t handle

bailed out the people who were stirring up public opinion. I don’t know

Stephen was speechless.

we pain nudekly

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