A Divorce After My Rebirth

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, and his

he brought was from a restaurant

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

it was too

tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people

looked at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

the warning was

certainly didn’t want

wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble

Cedric with an

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of

but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s

today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this time.

was so much more of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating

in

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.

minutes later, he said,

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down

also attend your

replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become

I am. If you don’t like it, don’t

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

daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in his