A Divorce After My Rebirth

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,

was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t

her, it

in her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people

looked at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes

the warning was

didn’t

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

at Cedric

He laughed.

elegant, and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet,

of her

but her smile

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was

will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this

much more of him that no one

side over the years.

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed

ate in a distracted

her demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating

also attend your press

replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

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

don’t like

to know that Cedric

most obedient daughter of the Johnson

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

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?” He

in his