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

he brought was from a restaurant she used

“You don’t need

it was

in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more

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

yet the warning

certainly didn’t

me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir

at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

the bane of

her

are clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed

in

felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this

finished eating and

attend your press conference today?”

Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

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

I am. If you don’t like

that Cedric

daughter of the

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough.

her in his

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