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

he brought was from a restaurant she used to

don’t need to

it was too

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving

her eyes evident. She

yet the

certainly didn’t

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

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

the bane of her

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric

Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face

the end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

of him that

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed

in a

again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He

in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person she

am. If you don’t like it,

guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

daughter of the

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in

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