Chapter 57 She’s Happy at His Defeat

The way she looked when she smoked was incredibly alluring!

Because of her petite stature, it didn’t convey the authoritative aura often associated with smoking. Instead, it was a unique blend of elegance and charm that was distinctly hers.

In his presence, she had always been poised and refined. She had never smoked or drank.

But now, her demeanor while holding the cigarette and the emotions reflected in her exude the solitude that came after enduring the ups and downs of life.

eyes

seemed to

Within that loneliness, a profound sense of disdain also lingered.

“Don’t you think that was good?” She asked, showing no concern.

It was this nonchalance that stung Cedric’s heart.

“You…”

“Who was she?” Natalie inquired with a smile that showed no care. It was her indifference that was most

infuriating.

Natalie continued, “You could tell at a glance that she’s a proper lady. You two would make a perfect

match, you know? Your mother does have good taste.”

“Natalie!”

Cedric could no longer contain his rage. His face felt like it would be permanently distorted from the anger he had been through recently.

On the other hand, Natalie spoke in a carefree manner that

suggested she didn’t care about this matter.

“Say, do you think that woman would trade her eyes to be your wife?”

Cedric’s breath hitched at her words.

“What do you mean by that?”

“Isn’t this how you’ve always seen me? I didn’t come from a glorious background, yet I married you. That’s

why your family has been putting me through all sorts of tests during our marriage.”

The indifference had left Natalle’s tone, and all that was left was only icy determination.

Cedric continued to watch her, growing uncertain. He had refrained from discussing the matter of her

www because of her attitude, but he hadn’t expected her to willingly bring up the fon

At this point, Cedric involuntarily uttered, “I said it would be temporary. I didn’t say you’d have to

exchange it forever.”

eyes to Isabella

Lose her eyesight temporarily?!

Temporary…!

said it so

partially smoked cigarette in the ashtray and stood up.

before moving

asked, “Where

slightly. The mocking smile was still on

What a joke!”

Cedric fell silent.

ask that woman just now to give up her eyesight temporarily so you could save

Would he dare?

Cedric had now become just like anyone else from the Johnson family. They all believed she had no background and thought they could exploit

this moment, he had no idea what to

say. He just

be quite amusing. Without sparing him another glance,

alone

Bam!

and kicked the sofa, causing

he raked his fingers through his hair. So much had

all driving him to the brink

he had lost

of his defeat lay with his

was all too

kicked the sofa

the hell

the midst of this turmoil, he

new pest had popped out, and that

then, the phone

knew it was Rebecca. Normally, he wouldn’t have picked up

state, but he did so

“Hello.”

my actions, but

Natalie in our family!”

candidly. She had never cared much for her daughter–in–law all these years. Now that

to get rid of Natalie, she was naturally determined to

far from pleasant when he replied, “So, you’ll accept

“Yes, exactly!”

to me

Cedric was silent.

to me! Jocelyn has waited for you for so many years. I don’t care. You have explain yourself to

throbbed as he listened to

past, he could maintain his composure no matter the circumstances when Natalie was by his

control of his emotions over

having a happy and harmonious

had some truth to

much, then you should

“What do you mean?”

had triggered

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