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!

place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks,

from a

“You don’t need

her, it

her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more people

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning

didn’t want

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

at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

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

the bane of

smiled, but her

are clever,” Cedric

Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric

of

person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know,

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in a distracted

again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

your press conference

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person

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

to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough.

in his

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