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,

food he brought was from

don’t

it was too

in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident.

yet the warning

didn’t want

you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

bane of her

but her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

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

so much more of him that no one

side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating

in a

again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

finished eating and put down her

attend your press

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!”

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

is how I am. If you don’t like

to know that Cedric had

daughter of the

the first taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

in

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