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!

the hurtful public opinion,

brought was from

indifferently, “You don’t need to

her, it

emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

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

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

I wouldn’t dare to stir up

said, looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

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

bane of her

but her

are clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t

bluntly.

on Cedric’s

of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this

much more of

side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed

ate in a distracted

her demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating and put down

attend your press

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew

Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person

don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie

Cedric had questioned

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t

her in his

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