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 his

was from a

indifferently, “You don’t

it

in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

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

yet the

certainly didn’t

I wouldn’t dare to

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

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

bane of her

smiled, but her

are clever,” Cedric

Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until

bluntly.

Cedric’s

of today’s work, everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the

so much more of him that

by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

in

rising again. His phone

He answered, “Hello.”

the other end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

Natalie finished eating and

attend your press conference

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed

I am. If you don’t like

that Cedric had questioned her many times about

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently

her in his

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