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, and

was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t

her, it was

in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people

her eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes

the

certainly didn’t want

this time, I wouldn’t

at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

of her

smiled, but her smile

are clever,”

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

more of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

eating

also attend your press conference

Natalie replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!”

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed

you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie

that Cedric had questioned her many times

most obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in his

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