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!

in place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s

brought was from a restaurant she used

“You don’t need to do

it was too

her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

smile was soothing

of her

but her smile differed

are clever,”

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

of him that no one

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie

in a distracted

anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later, he said,

eating and put

your

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew

Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had

If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted, equally

Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

seems the lessons I’ve given you recently

in his

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