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!

place were the hurtful public opinion,

from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t

it was

the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more

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

indulgent, yet the warning

didn’t

lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face

bane of

but her

are clever,”

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

Cedric’s

work, everything will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a lesson this time.

so much more of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

ate in a distracted

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this

up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

your press

Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

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

If you don’t

much guessing to know that Cedric

obedient daughter of the Johnson

then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t enough.

in his

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