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!

were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and his

brought was from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was too

sensed the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in

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

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t want

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

at Cedric with

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet,

of her

smiled, but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

hasn’t

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

work, everything will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson this

of him that

had been the closest person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie

ate in a

Cedric felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later,

finished eating and

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

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

you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted, equally

Cedric had questioned her many

obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

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