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, cold remarks, Cedric’s

from a restaurant she used

“You don’t need

it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving

coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

the

certainly didn’t want

I wouldn’t dare

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this smile

the bane of her

also smiled, but her smile

clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was

will be resolved. You don’t need to

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

if Cedric had taught her a lesson this

so much more of him that no

had been the closest person by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating

in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

finished eating and

Tina also attend your press conference today?”

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

she never spoke in such a

you don’t like it,

that Cedric had questioned her

daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want

her in his

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