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!

the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts,

brought was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it was too

emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people

her eyes evident. She stared at

the warning was

didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

of her

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,”

Why hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

of him that no one

the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a

felt anger rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating

also attend your press

curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

spoke in such a tone. What had

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

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

obedient daughter

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?”

her in his

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