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!

the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

he brought was from a restaurant she used to

indifferently, “You don’t

it was

tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people

the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

the warning

didn’t want

wouldn’t dare

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this

of her

also smiled, but her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

Cedric’s

will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

as if Cedric had taught her a

of him

person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

Natalie finished eating and put down her

attend your press conference today?”

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

spoke in such a tone.

am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!”

that Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

most obedient daughter of the

taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do

her in his

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