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, and

food he brought was from a restaurant she used to

don’t need to

her, it was

tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people

coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes appeared

yet the

certainly didn’t want

wouldn’t

at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

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

of her

also smiled, but her

are clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

everything will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

had taught her a lesson this time. He

was so much more of him

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

ate in a

His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

eating and put down her

Tina also attend your press

Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew more

then, she never spoke in such a tone.

I am. If you don’t like it,

Cedric had questioned her

most obedient daughter of the Johnson

first taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently

her in his

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