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 remarks, Cedric’s doubts,

he brought was from a restaurant

don’t need to

it was

tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

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

Cedric

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this face

of her

but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

a lesson this time. He

was so much more of him that no one

had been the closest person by his side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly

in a

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle

finished eating and put down her

attend your

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

current Cedric reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had

am. If you don’t like

much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of

had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately, she

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough.

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