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 doubts,

was from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t need

her, it

tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in our

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

the

didn’t want

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

Cedric

He laughed.

smile was soothing

the bane of her

but her smile differed from

are clever,”

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

work, everything will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

more of

closest person by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed

in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put down

also attend your press

Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!”

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

I am. If you don’t like it,

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

obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

her in his

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