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!

were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts,

brought was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

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

indulgent, yet the warning

didn’t want

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

at Cedric

He laughed.

his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of her previous

her smile differed from

are clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

on Cedric’s

the end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of

the closest person by his side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie

in a distracted

anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

attend your press conference

had no interest in dealing

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her

how I am. If you don’t like it,

much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

most obedient daughter of the Johnson

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do

in

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