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!

opinion, cold remarks,

from a

don’t need

her, it

the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving more

her eyes evident. She stared

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t want

the lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

his smile was soothing

bane of her previous

also smiled, but her smile

clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s face

the end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him

closest person by his side over the years.

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie

in a distracted

His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

her. Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

eating and put

your press conference today?” Cedric

She had no interest in dealing with

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He

then, she never spoke in such

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

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

daughter of the Johnson

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently

her in

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