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!

opinion, cold

from

indifferently, “You don’t

her, it

in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people in

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

indulgent, yet the

didn’t

time, I wouldn’t

Cedric with an

He laughed.

elegant, and his smile was soothing to behold.

the bane of her previous

also smiled, but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

had taught her a lesson

was so much more of

by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating and put down

also attend your

curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her

am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!”

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her

most obedient daughter

had, then Christina was the second.

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently

her in

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