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!

the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and

brought was from

indifferently, “You don’t need to do

her, it was too

emotions in her tone but failed

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more

the coldness in her eyes evident. She

the warning

certainly didn’t

time, I wouldn’t dare to

Cedric

He laughed.

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

the bane of her

also smiled, but her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric

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

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was wiped

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric

so much more of

the closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed

ate in a

Cedric felt anger rising again. His

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints. Natalie

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating and put down

also attend your

replied curtly. She had no interest

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

in such a tone. What had pushed

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

much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

the most obedient daughter of the

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second.

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you

her in

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