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!

public opinion,

food he brought was from a restaurant she used to

“You don’t

her, it was

sensed the emotions in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people in our

in her eyes evident. She stared at

the warning

didn’t want

time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front

looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and

the bane of

smiled, but her smile

are clever,”

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

had taught her a lesson this

much more of him

his side over the

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie

in

her demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

voice on the other end sounded aggrieved,

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later,

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew more

current Cedric reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her

I am. If you don’t like

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

obedient daughter of the Johnson

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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