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, and

was from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it was

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

in her eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes appeared

the

certainly didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this

bane of

but her

clever,”

Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it

bluntly.

Cedric’s

everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him

by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in

His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later, he

Natalie finished eating

attend your press conference today?”

don’t know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

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

don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie

take much guessing to know that Cedric had

the most obedient daughter of the

taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

in his

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