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.

okay? I’ll have Yuvan pick you

not at Bianca’s place! I’m working

left Cedric momentarily

Overtime?

At this hour?

end of the phone, Cedric felt

hung up and called

were laden

We just sent back the drafts to be revised again. They need a little

were going through a difficult time

related to the drafts, Cedric said,

working right now.”

the young mistress?

was absolutely certain

made

at this point would be equivalent to going against Cedric, and

that foolish.

Cedric’s anger flared as he exclaimed,

couldn’t believe

Overtime?

must have heard wrong,

was wrong either with their

would she be working overtime?

around Cedric was

was working overtime.

Now, she was the one telling him in a very businesslike tone that she was

situation was odd, Yuvan quickly said, “I’ll find out immediately who employed

This was madness.

in Verde City

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way to investigate, Cedric found himself alone in the office. He lit a cigarette, inhaled deeply, and blew out

man appeared even more restless,

the following day, Natalie arrived at the doorstep of Apex Global with the drafts

for over ten hours.

been waiting before work hours even started, so she was

opened its doors.

from their previous meeting.

prepared a cup of

take the chill off,” the

Natalie

driven her here, but she had some important matters to attend

the car and left.

had only been half an hour since then, but Natalie was already shivering with cold due to her

she had always stayed indoors when she was together with Cedric that she was unaware

Verde City could be this chilly. It seemed she would need to dress more warmly when

come this early. Mr. Frazier usually arrives around nine.

than that sometimes!”

violently coughed as she was drinking the hot milk when she heard

you okay?” The receptionist handed her a tissue while asking in

replied, “I’m…

in charge of entire companies were usually very

the morning each day. Thus, in the years she spent with

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