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, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

brought was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t need to

it

in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

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

the warning

certainly didn’t

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

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

of her

but her

clever,”

Why hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in a distracted

Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

later, he

eating

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He

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

am. If you don’t

that Cedric

the most obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

seems the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t

her in his

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