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!

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

food he brought was from a restaurant she used

don’t need to do

it was too

her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people

at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning

didn’t

you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

were elegant, and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of her

also smiled, but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

end of today’s work, everything will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

more of him

the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else would

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later,

Natalie finished eating

your press conference

curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!”

current Cedric reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person she was

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

to know that Cedric

the most obedient daughter of

Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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