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!

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

food he brought was from a restaurant

don’t need to

it was too

the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t want

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

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

elegant, and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this smile

of

but her smile differed from

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a distracted

felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

Natalie finished eating and

also attend your

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He

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

don’t

Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

daughter of the Johnson

Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately, she and

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

lessons I’ve given you recently

in his

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