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,

from a

indifferently, “You don’t

her, it was

tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

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

yet the

certainly didn’t

wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of

looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

smile was soothing to

of

but her

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s

will be resolved. You don’t need to

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

as if Cedric had taught her a

of him

side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in a

anger rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating and put down

your press conference today?” Cedric

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He

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 it, don’t

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had

most obedient daughter

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t

her in his

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