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, and his

brought was from a restaurant she

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

it was too

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

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

the

didn’t want

I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

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

bane of her

but her

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that

his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a

felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew more

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

I am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

obedient daughter

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?”

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