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 used

indifferently, “You don’t

it was

tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more

the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared

yet the warning

certainly didn’t

lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

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

of her

also smiled, but her smile differed from

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

will be resolved. You don’t need to

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of

the closest person by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating

in a

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call from

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this

Natalie finished eating and put

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

then, she never spoke in such a

don’t like it,

to know that Cedric

most obedient daughter of the

then Christina was the second. Unfortunately, she

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?” He

her in his

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