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,

brought was from a restaurant

“You don’t need to do

it was too

sensed the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people

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

indulgent, yet the warning

certainly didn’t

time, I wouldn’t dare to

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

of her previous

her smile

clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

on Cedric’s

will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of

had been the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else would

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in

His phone vibrated, and it was a call

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

Natalie finished eating and put

your press conference today?”

curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

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

is how I am. If you don’t

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

daughter

had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you

in his

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