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!

opinion,

brought was from a restaurant she used to

“You don’t

it was too

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident.

yet the warning

certainly didn’t

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

said, looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

of her previous

her

clever,”

hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

if Cedric had taught her a lesson this

much more of him that

the closest person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating and put

also attend your press conference today?” Cedric

She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

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

how I am. If you don’t like

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

the most obedient daughter of the

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

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?”

in his

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