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!

place were the hurtful public opinion,

brought was from a

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

her, it was

emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more

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

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t want

me this time, I wouldn’t

Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

bane of

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

work, everything will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a

much more of

been the closest person by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a distracted

rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

later, he

up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

your press conference today?”

Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

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

how I am. If you don’t like

Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

most obedient daughter of

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t

in his

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