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!

place were the hurtful public opinion, cold

from

indifferently, “You don’t need

it

in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people in

in her eyes evident. She stared at him. His

the

certainly didn’t

I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

the bane of her

her

are clever,”

hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?”

bluntly.

Cedric’s

work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need to worry,

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that no one

side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly

in

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

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later,

eating and put down her

Tina also attend your

don’t know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such

you don’t like it, don’t look!”

that Cedric had questioned

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

in

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