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

brought was from a restaurant she

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it

emotions in her tone but

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving

the coldness in her eyes evident.

indulgent, yet the warning

certainly didn’t

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

at Cedric

He laughed.

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

of

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,”

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

of today’s work, everything will be resolved.

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a

much more of

by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

His phone vibrated, and it was a call

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later,

up, Natalie finished eating and put down

your press conference

curtly. She had no

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!”

about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in

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

guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

most obedient daughter

then Christina was

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?” He

in his

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