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!

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

brought was from a

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more people in our

looked at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident.

the warning was

didn’t

this time, I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of her previous

smiled, but her smile

clever,”

hasn’t my

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

if Cedric had taught her a lesson

more of

side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else would

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a distracted

again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

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

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and

attend your press conference today?”

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He

Back then, she never spoke in such a tone.

If you don’t like it, don’t

to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of

had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you

her in his

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