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

food he brought was from a restaurant she used to

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

it was too

tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people in our

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

indulgent, yet the warning

certainly didn’t want

this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

smile was soothing

of her

her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

on Cedric’s

the end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this time. He

so much more of him that

closest person by his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

in

His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put

also attend your

replied curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

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

is how I am. If you don’t like it,

that Cedric

daughter of the Johnson

had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

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

in

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255