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

from

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was

her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people in our

coldness in her eyes

yet the

didn’t want

taught me this time, I wouldn’t

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this

of

but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Why hasn’t

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

will be resolved. You don’t need to worry,

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He

so much more of him that no

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

in

His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle

finished eating and put down her

Tina also attend your press

replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

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

you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

obedient daughter of the

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?”

her in

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