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, Cedric’s doubts,

brought was from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t need

her, it was

sensed the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more people in our

eyes evident. She stared at him. His

indulgent, yet the warning

certainly didn’t

you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

of her previous

also smiled, but her smile differed

clever,”

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

of today’s work, everything will

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

if Cedric had taught her a

so much more of him that no

had been the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone else would

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly

in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

Tina also attend your press

replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

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

don’t like it, don’t look!”

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

obedient daughter of

taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t

her in

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