Chapter 41 A Change of Title

Natalie shook her head and said, “He gave me three days to submit the design before they finish work on the 14th, but I can tell that it’s not just us who got this opportunity at Apex.”

“Definitely not just us; you probably don’t know how important the eastern suburbs are for Verde City’s GDP. It’s impossible for them to rely on us alone.”

Before coming here, Karina had thoroughly investigated Apex Global and had some idea of what kind of projects they might get

But she never expected it to be the eastern suburbs project.

“It looks like we’ll be busy for the next few days.”

“Yeah. Let’s go check the site first,” Natalie said.

In any case, they had to see the site first to find some inspiration.

In the car, Natalie’s phone rang.

It was Rebecca calling.

Natalie didn’t want to answer and just hung up. Shortly after, the phone rang again.

This time, it was a call from the Johnson Manor’s landline.

“Go ahead,” Karina said to Natalie and added, “You shouldn’t stay on the line too long.”

Natalie was momentarily stunned, realizing that she was no longer a full–time housewife at home. She

had a career now. After meeting two clients yesterday, she had received four calls from them. It was all

about confirming various details.

With that in mind, she answered the call, “Hello, Ms. Carter.”

Ms. Carter!?

On the other end of the line, Rebecca clearly didn’t know how to react to this new title.

“You’re in such a hurry to cut ties with the Johnson family when you haven’t even divorced Ced yet? It seems like you really like that man who’s old enough to be your father!”

“Isn’t that what you wanted? Why are you acting all high and mighty now?”

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“Even if you divorced, it’ll be because my son doesn’t want you anymore! You’re not worth it, Natalie!”

“It doesn’t matter. I already initiated the divorce. If you’re not satisfied, I can withdraw the lawsuit

immediately. You want your son to initiate it first? Fine. I’ll sign the papers without any hassle, no strings.

attached.”

implying that my son is bothering you?”

“Yes!”

“You…!”

heavy as she

clearly angered Rebecca, But at this

no longer

fully understand. Now, she finally grasped that when one deeply

to accept everything about

when that love was gone, nothing would

had become just that–a past

people around

need to come back to the manor immediately!” Rebecca

retorted, “You can say what you want

explain over the phone. Unless you want to hear rumors of you killing

a second thought, Natalie hung

lost her mind? Or was she simply

Natalie wasn’t buying it.

Karina

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her current situation. She

her and Cedric closely.

public opinion and pressure her using their relationship,

show them where

“Of course,” Karina replied.

been concerned that Natalie might not be able to handle the pressure. Even with Stephen’s protection, he was worried for her as the Johnson

However, it was clear now. that there was no need for such concern. Natalie seemed to be calm and organized about this

picked up her phone and scrolled through

Johnson family’s young mistress injured someone using underhanded means. She refused to

insisted on her returning to the Johnson

won’t quit, will

appeared that if she didn’t fight back, these people would continue to see her

fact that it was night

he answered, his tone was

night there,” Natalie apologized with a hint of regret in

was happening, she still felt somewhat affected by what those people were

worry about it.

call him unless she were facing an

breath and said, “Cedric bailed out the people who were stirring up public opinion. I don’t know why, but

Stephen was speechless.

pain nudekly

needed to be resolved

Cedric’s emotional turmoil now revolved around

and legs.

couldn’t understand why Isabella had chosen such an extreme way to

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