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!

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

from a restaurant

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was too

her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more

her eyes evident. She stared

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t want

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

Cedric with

He laughed.

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

the bane of

smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of

been the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

in a

His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and

Tina also attend your

had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!”

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

am. If you don’t like it, don’t

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

most obedient daughter of the

Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in

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