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 without

attached.”

implying that my son

“Yes!”

“You…!”

breathing was heavy as she grew

Rebecca, But at this point, Rebecca’s

were no longer

past life, Natalie didn’t fully understand. Now, she finally grasped

one had to accept everything

love was gone, nothing would

become

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

come back to the manor immediately!”

“You can say what you want over the

explain over the phone. Unless you want to hear rumors

thought, Natalie hung up the

Rebecca was resorting to threats? Had she lost her

Natalie wasn’t buying it.

Karina

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world to know about her current situation.

her and Cedric closely.

to manipulate public opinion and pressure her using their

to show them where

“Of course,” Karina replied.

might not be able to handle the pressure. Even with Stephen’s protection,

that there was no need for such concern. Natalie seemed to be calm and

her phone and scrolled through the news. There

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

why Rebecca had insisted on her returning to

just won’t quit, will

back, these people

the fact that it was

tone was somewhat

forgot it’s night there,” Natalie apologized with a hint of

she didn’t care much for what was happening, she

worry about it. What’s

she were facing an issue she

the people who were stirring up public opinion. I don’t know why, but I’m sure it’s connected to

Stephen was speechless.

pain

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