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!

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

from a restaurant

don’t need to

it

the emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the

didn’t want

taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of you

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

the bane of her

but her

clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

Cedric’s

everything will be resolved. You don’t need to

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a

of

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a

again. His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

hanging up, Natalie finished eating

attend your press

replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew more

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

If you don’t

that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter

the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in his

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