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

brought was from a restaurant she used to

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it was

in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

her eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes appeared

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t want

time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

the bane of her previous

her smile differed

clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

had taught her a lesson this time.

was so much more of him

his side over the years.

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating

in a distracted

rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating and put down her

your press conference today?” Cedric

had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such

If you don’t like it, don’t look!”

know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

the most obedient daughter

Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in his

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