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!

in place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s

brought was from a restaurant

don’t need to do

it

in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people in our

coldness in her eyes evident. She stared

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

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

at Cedric

He laughed.

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

of

also smiled, but her

clever,” Cedric

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

Cedric’s

will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson this time.

much more of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie

in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later,

finished eating and put down

attend your press

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

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

If you don’t like it,

to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

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.

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