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

brought was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t need to

it

the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving

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

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t want

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

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

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

bane of her

but her smile differed

clever,”

Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

a lesson this

was so much more of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating

ate in a distracted

rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said, “Alright, I’ll

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put down her

attend your press conference

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person she was

If you don’t like it,

guessing to know that Cedric had

daughter of the Johnson

had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately, she

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you

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