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!

opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and his

he brought was from a

don’t need

it was too

emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more people in our

coldness in her eyes evident.

yet the

certainly didn’t

me this time, I wouldn’t

Cedric with

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this smile

of her

smiled, but her

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson this time.

so much more of him that no one

side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in

felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put

attend your

replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

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

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

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

obedient daughter of

the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second.

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in

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