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!

the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

was from a restaurant she used to

“You don’t need to

it was too

her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in our

coldness in her eyes evident.

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

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

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

the bane of her previous

but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a lesson

much more of him that no one

over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a distracted

anger rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating and put

Tina also attend your press conference today?”

had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

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

I am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted, equally

know that Cedric had questioned her

obedient daughter

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in his

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