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!

were the hurtful public opinion,

from

“You don’t need to

it

tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

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

the warning was

certainly didn’t

I wouldn’t dare to

at Cedric

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face

of her

her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric remarked.

Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was

everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

much more of him that no

his side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in a distracted

rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

subconsciously looked at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down

Tina also attend your press

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

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

If you don’t like it,

guessing to know that Cedric

obedient daughter of the Johnson

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?” He

her in his

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