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

he brought was from a restaurant

indifferently, “You don’t

it

emotions in her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people in

the coldness in her eyes

indulgent, yet the

certainly didn’t

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

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and

bane of her previous

smiled, but her

are clever,” Cedric

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?”

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this

much more of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating

Tina also attend your press

She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to

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

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times

the most obedient daughter of

was the first taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you

in

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