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!

opinion, cold remarks,

from a

don’t need to do

her, it

tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in

her eyes evident. She stared

yet the

didn’t

time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

smile was soothing to behold.

the bane of

but her smile differed

clever,”

did 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 resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of him that

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a

rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright,

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down

Tina also attend your

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!”

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

is how I am. If you don’t like

much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

the most obedient daughter of

had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255