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!

hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

food he brought was from a restaurant she used

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it was too

in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes

yet the

certainly didn’t

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

looking at Cedric

He laughed.

his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of

her smile

are clever,” Cedric

you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was wiped

everything will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

her a lesson

was so much more of him

person by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in

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

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating and put down her

attend your press conference today?” Cedric

don’t know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!” He grew more

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

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

Cedric had questioned her many

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

Natalie had, then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in

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