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, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts,

was from a restaurant she

“You don’t need to do

her, it was

in her tone but failed to grasp

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving

the coldness in her eyes evident. She

indulgent, yet the warning was

didn’t

this time, I wouldn’t

Cedric

He laughed.

smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this

the bane of

but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a lesson this time. He

much more of him

over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie quietly

ate in a distracted

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

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

at her. Five minutes later, he said,

Natalie finished eating and

your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew more

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to

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

that Cedric had

obedient daughter of the Johnson

taboo Natalie had, then Christina

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

her in

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