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!

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

was from a restaurant she used to

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it

tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in our

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t want

this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this smile

bane of

her smile

are clever,” Cedric

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that no

closest person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

in a distracted

again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call from

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

subconsciously looked at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

Natalie finished eating and put

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to

you don’t

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

obedient daughter of the

taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second.

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

in

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