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,

was from a restaurant she used to

said indifferently, “You don’t

her, it was too

emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving

in her eyes evident. She

the

didn’t want

wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of you

said, looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

soothing

bane of her

her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that no

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

ate in a distracted

anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later,

Natalie finished eating and put down

your

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!”

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

is how I am. If you don’t like

Cedric had questioned her

obedient daughter of

Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?”

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