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

it first? Fine. I’ll sign the

attached.”

that my son is

“Yes!”

“You…!”

heavy

angered Rebecca, But at this point, Rebecca’s emotions and physical

were no longer

Now, she finally grasped

to accept everything

love was gone, nothing would

Natalie, Cedric had become just that–a

and her attitude towards the people around him had become remarkably resolute,

You…! You need to come back to the manor

can say what you want over the

to hear rumors of

thought, Natalie hung

Rebecca was resorting to threats? Had she lost her

Natalie wasn’t buying it.

Karina

Test

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current situation. She was

her and Cedric closely.

manipulate public opinion and pressure her

wanted to show

“Of course,” Karina replied.

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

disoriented. However, it was clear now. that there was no need for such concern. Natalie seemed to be calm and

and scrolled through the

She refused to apologize and escaped legal consequences. Is this how

had insisted on her returning

won’t quit, will they?”

back, these people would continue to see her as

that it was night on his

answered, his tone was somewhat

it’s night there,” Natalie apologized

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

it.

understood that Natalie wouldn’t call him unless she were facing an

took a deep breath and said, “Cedric bailed out the people who were stirring up public opinion. I don’t know why, but I’m

Stephen was speechless.

we pain

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