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!

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

food he brought was from

indifferently, “You don’t need to

her, it was too

emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more people in

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

the

didn’t want

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

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

bane of her previous

her smile

clever,” Cedric remarked.

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson

of him that no

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and

attend your press conference

replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew more

then, she never spoke in

is how I am. If you don’t like it,

take much guessing to know that Cedric had

daughter of the

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately, she

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t

in

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