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!

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

from a restaurant

don’t need to

it was

the emotions in her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people

Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared at him.

yet the warning was

didn’t want

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

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face

the bane of

also smiled, but her smile differed from

are clever,”

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

Cedric’s

will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson

of him that no

closest person by his side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in

His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie couldn’t

bothered to pay attention.

looked at her. Five minutes later,

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

Tina also attend your

don’t know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!”

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her

am. If you don’t like

that Cedric had questioned her many times

daughter of

Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

lessons I’ve given you recently

her in

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