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,

he brought was from a restaurant

“You don’t need to

it was too

the emotions in her tone but failed

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people in our

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

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t

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

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face

of her previous

but her

clever,” Cedric

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric everyone

much more of

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in

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

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

hanging up, Natalie finished eating

also attend your press conference today?”

had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He

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

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

that Cedric had questioned

daughter of the

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you

her in

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