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,

brought was from a

don’t

her, it was too

the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people in our

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

indulgent, yet the

didn’t want

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

at Cedric

He laughed.

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

the bane of her

also smiled, but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of him that

been the closest person by his side over the years.

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

Cedric felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

subconsciously looked at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

up, Natalie finished eating and

also attend your press conference today?” Cedric

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a

If you don’t like it,

know that Cedric

most obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough. Do you

in his

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