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,

from a restaurant

don’t

her, it

tone but failed

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

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

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

bane of her previous

also smiled, but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

Cedric’s

work, everything will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He

so much more of him that no

over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

in a

rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

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

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put

also attend your

replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He

the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone.

I am. If you don’t like it,

know that Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

the most obedient daughter

taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

seems the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?” He

her in

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