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!

public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s

was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t

her, it was

her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people

her eyes evident. She stared at him. His

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

his smile was soothing

of

also smiled, but her smile

clever,”

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson this

was so much more of him that no

by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie

ate in a distracted

His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said,

up, Natalie finished eating and put down

your

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such

I am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

the most obedient daughter

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you

her in

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