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

was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t need

her, it was

tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more

eyes evident. She stared at him. His eyes appeared

the warning

certainly didn’t want

time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble

at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

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

of her previous

her smile differed

are clever,” Cedric

to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

end of today’s work, everything will be

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

if Cedric had taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric everyone

of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed

in a distracted

Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said,

up, Natalie finished eating and

your press conference

curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

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

am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

was the first taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

her in his

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