Chapter 21 No Way Out

At first, the spoon in Natalie’s trembling hand shook at the man’s words. But soon, she looked at Cedric, finding it somewhat amusing.

Before she could speak, Cedric continued, “Withdraw the divorce lawsuit. Once we have a child, they will

inherit everything.”

So, he was in a bad mood this early in the morning because he had received news that she hadn’t withdrawn the divorce lawsuit?! And he was proposing such a tempting condition, assuring her that she

wouldn’t need to worry about other women anymore?

Once upon a time, Natalie had found it amusing how high–society marriages were only woven together by a tapestry of money. And now, that was exactly what her marriage was like.

She took a sip from the glass of milk before her and looked at the man across from her. His complexion had turned somewhat ashen. No matter how stunning his looks were, they couldn’t withstand the ravages

of alcohol.

“Your concessions amuse me,” she said.

The two locked eyes in a tense standoff.

Cedric looked at the disdain in Natalie’s eyes. Instead of responding to Natalie’s words, he inquired about

the information from Stefan’s Investigation in a chilly tone.

“Have you seen all the evidence?‘

The air turned cold at his words.

Natalie’s beautiful face was filled with determination and dominance. When she looked at Cedric, there

was a chilling gleam in her eyes.

you mean?”

he threatening her? Was he going to

the reality that she wanted to leave

high school to college, and then marriage – how many obstacles had they

many storms had they weathered? How could he allow her

you think I mean?” Cedric said in a calmer tone

received her divorce lawsuit He hadn’t expected

thinner.

looked at her for a long time. The realization hit especially hard when he noticed the delicate, fine scar on

beauty.

I insist on a divorce, will you send

how it was

However, she failed. From the moment this man took over the Johnson family business, she had been unable

the man sitting

her

did that leave them?! Even though he had taken her sight in her past life, he had never considered divorcing her. What was it about

a transaction between them, one that

pieces of evidence

lost her appetite, Natalie stood up and headed upstairs,

withdraw the divorce lawsuit, and as

to look at her husband. The moment

a

“Do as you please!”

Cedric was rendered speechless.

silence

Natalie for a long time after this, Cedric left after breakfast. He

with his wife as much as possible.

felt

Natalie received a call from Bianca

I just went to the hospital to visit a friend. I saw Cedric there. He’s

Natalie said nothing

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