A Divorce After My Rebirth

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!

hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts,

food he brought was from a

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was too

in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

her eyes evident. She stared at him. His

indulgent, yet the

didn’t want

taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of

Cedric

He laughed.

his smile was soothing

of her previous

smiled, but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson

of him that

the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating

in a

felt anger rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating and

attend your

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!”

in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person

is how I am. If you don’t like it, don’t

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

obedient daughter of the Johnson

was 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 enough. Do you want more?” He

her in