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!

were the hurtful public opinion,

food he brought was from

don’t need

it was too

emotions in her tone but failed

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people

in her eyes evident. She

the

didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

of her previous

smiled, but her smile

are clever,”

hasn’t

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face

of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him that no one

person by his side over

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly eating

in a

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

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle

eating

your press conference

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

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He

in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the person she

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

to know that Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter of the Johnson

first taboo Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough.

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