Chapter 45 Her Seclusion

It had to be said that for most of their marriage, Cedric had been a devoted husband except for the last six months. He would return home early if he had no business commitments and never stayed out past

elever..

As a result, Natalie’s bedtime rarely extended past eleven as well.

Working late into the night like this so suddenly was taxing on Natalie.

In the office’s rest area, she sat in a large chair, covering herself with her coat.

Karina sat nearby and said, “You might need to move out of Ms. Sander’s place.”

Natalie nodded, well aware of the situation. Living at Bianca’s place had already seriously affected

Bianca’s life, which was why she had been reluctant to move there three months ago.

She just hadn’t expected such tactics to resurface.

As she was pondering this matter, Cedric called.

Cedric didn’t wait for Natalie to say anything when she answered.

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He immediately asked, “You haven’t gone back yet?”

“I never said I was going back.”

“Do you think Blanca can protect you, or do you believe you can handle it yourself? Come back immediately!” Cedric said impatiently.

It was clear that he knew about the parcels.

Natalie closed her eyes. She was exhausted, and her patience had run thin.

“Seriously? I reported these people to the police three months ago, and you bailed out those people. Is it my fault that they’re coming after me again?”

“Natalie!”

“Why are you yelling?” Natalie snapped.

She had no desire to hear anything from Cedric, especially when she remembered that he had bailed out. those people

Why had he called her?

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Was he worried about her?

What a joke!

“It’s not a time for us to be arguing, okay?” Cedric said. He softened his tone, trying to use another tactic

when he saw how stubborn Natalie was being.

be good, okay? I’ll have Yuvan pick you up. Wear

not at Bianca’s place! I’m

left

Overtime?

At this hour?

the phone, Cedric felt

hung up and called Yuvan.

words were laden with

they are still working overtime downstairs. We just sent back the drafts to be revised

were going through a difficult time right

of demanding something related to the drafts, Cedric said, “Find

working right now.”

about the young mistress? No one would dare to

was absolutely certain

made it

be equivalent to going against Cedric, and no

that foolish.

as he exclaimed, “She said

believe his

Overtime?

must have heard

either with their side or

would she be working overtime? How could she

around Cedric was

was working overtime. Wasn’t that

she was

Yuvan quickly said, “I’ll

This was madness.

Verde City must

i

Yuvan on his way to investigate, Cedric found himself alone in the office. He

the haze, the man appeared even more restless, and his eyes were colder

Natalie arrived at the doorstep of Apex Global with the drafts

for over ten hours.

been waiting before work hours even started, so

opened its doors.

receptionist recognized her from their previous meeting.

cup of hot

warm milk to take the chill

you.” Natalie was

driven her here, but she had some important matters to

the car and left.

then, but Natalie was already shivering with cold due to her

with Cedric that she was unaware of the seasonal

no idea that winters in Verde City could be this chilly. It seemed she would need to dress more warmly when going

need to come this early. Mr. Frazier

than that sometimes!”

coughed as she was drinking the hot milk when she heard this.

The receptionist handed her

replied, “I’m…

her understanding, people in charge of entire companies were usually very

years she spent with him, she had been accustomed to rising early to have breakfast with

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