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

from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was

in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more

the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t

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

Cedric with

He laughed.

features were elegant, and his smile was soothing

bane of her previous

her

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of him that

person by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a

her demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down

also attend your

replied curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

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

you don’t like it, don’t look!”

know that Cedric had questioned her

daughter of

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

her in

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