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

food he brought was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

looked at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes

the warning

certainly didn’t want

the lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of you

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this

of her previous

also smiled, but her

clever,” Cedric

do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

the end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t

so much more of him that

by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie

in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later,

finished eating and put down

also attend your

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

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

If you don’t like

that Cedric had questioned her many times about

most obedient daughter of

taboo Natalie had, then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do

her in

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