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!

opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

he brought was from

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at

the warning was

didn’t want

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

Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

elegant, and his smile was soothing

bane of

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,”

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson

much more of him that no one

closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else would

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

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

eating and put down

your press conference today?”

had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a

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

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

daughter

Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough.

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