Chapter 181 Not Giving In

As soon as Stephen mentioned Irwin’s return, a complex array of emotions flashed through Natalie’s mind.

Up to this point, Stephen only knew that Cedric was the reason for his inability to enter Verde City.

But as for Irwin’s side of the

tor Stephen was unaware.

Guilt welled up within her.

“It seems like everything went smoothly on his end!”

Natalie sighed in relief.

Stephen remarked, “He’s youthful and bold!”

The words held some ambiguous meaning, but Natalie sensed the urgency in Irwin’s situation.

She remained silent.

Stephen continued discussing work matters, offering insights into business strategies, all of which

Natalie absorbed.

After ending the call, the secretary entered and said, ‘Ms. Walker, Mr. Johnson is here!”

Natalie had just relaxed, and she frowned at the news.

Cedric entered, followed by Yuvan, holding a takeout box.

“So soon?”

Natalie was clearly caught off guard by Cedric’s swift arrival. After all, she only managed to get in two

phone calls.

Is the meeting over, or has it not started?” Cedric asked instead of answering her question.

Natalie pursed her l*ps, unwilling to speak. Seeing her Irritated expression, Cedric chuckled with a hint of

indulgence in his eyes that Yuvan noticed.

After setting up the meal, Yuvan left. As the door closed, the look in Yuvan’s eyes changed.

Now that only Natalie and Cedric were left in the room, Cedric walked over to her.

He pulled her up from the chair and said, “Even if you’re busy, you need to eat, hmm?”

one was unusually gentle

This gentleness was something Natalie had experienced in a previous life.

Unfortunately, everything had changed!

were the hurtful public opinion, cold

was from

“You don’t need

her, it

tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

Natalie replied, “You’re well–informed!”

you want to avoid involving more people

at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She

the

certainly didn’t

lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this

of her previous

but her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

had taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric everyone

of him

person by his side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

ate in a

felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

Natalie finished eating and put down

Tina also attend your

Natalie replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He

then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the

you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie

that Cedric had

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

seems the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do

in

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