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!

in place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and his

food he brought was from a restaurant she

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

her, it was too

in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving

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

indulgent, yet the

certainly didn’t want

me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front of you

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

soothing to behold. Yet, this

of her

smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,”

Why hasn’t my

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

the end of today’s work, everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

of him

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

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded

bothered to pay attention.

later, he said,

Natalie finished eating and put down

also attend your press conference today?”

curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He

Cedric reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone.

don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted, equally

much guessing to know that Cedric

daughter of the

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.

in his

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