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,

food he brought was from

indifferently, “You don’t need

her, it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more

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

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t want

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

looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

soothing

bane of her previous

but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him that no

over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in

His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

Natalie finished eating and put

attend your press conference today?”

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!”

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

how I am. If you don’t like

Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

obedient daughter of the Johnson

then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

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