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, and

from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

emotions in her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving

at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident.

the warning

didn’t

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

Cedric

He laughed.

smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

bane of

also smiled, but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric

do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face

of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time.

so much more of him that no

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed

ate in a distracted

rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

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

bothered to pay attention.

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

finished eating

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone.

how I am. If you don’t like it, don’t

guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her

obedient daughter of the

had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do

her in

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