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!

were the hurtful public opinion, cold

brought was from a restaurant she

“You don’t need to

her, it

the emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more people

eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning

didn’t

lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet,

bane of her

but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he

finished eating and put

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!”

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

I am. If you don’t like it,

to know that Cedric had questioned

daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t

her in his

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