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!

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

he brought was from

said indifferently, “You don’t need

her, it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more

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

the warning was

certainly didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this smile

of

but her

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

today’s work, everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this

so much more of him

over the years.

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed

in

His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating and put down her

your press conference today?” Cedric

don’t know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!”

Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed

is how I am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted, equally

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had

obedient daughter

the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t enough.

in his

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