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!

opinion, cold

he brought was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was

the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

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

yet the

didn’t want

wouldn’t dare

said, looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet,

of

her smile differed from

are clever,” Cedric

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?”

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of him that no

closest person by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly

in a distracted

Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later, he said,

Natalie finished eating and put down her

attend your press

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!”

never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become

you don’t like it,

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

the most obedient daughter of

taboo Natalie had, then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you want

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