A Divorce After My Rebirth

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!

in place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s

was from a restaurant she used

don’t need

it was too

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

yet the

certainly didn’t

time, I wouldn’t

at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing

bane of her

but her smile differed from

are clever,” Cedric

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

was so much more of him that no one

side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in

again. His phone vibrated, and it was

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating and put

attend your press

replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew

Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed

don’t

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

obedient daughter of

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second.

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in his