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

from a restaurant

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more

at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t

taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

the bane of

her

clever,” Cedric remarked.

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it

bluntly.

Cedric’s

everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He

so much more of him that

by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating and put down

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew

in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person she was

I am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

obedient daughter of the

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?”

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