Chapter 169 Scheming

In just two short days, Natalie’s original carefree and arrogant demeanor was firmly suppressed by Cedric

However, she was not one to submit easily.

How could she willingly allow Cedric to have the upper hand?

Considering the significant history between her and Cedric, she initially thought that after their divorce, they could go their separate ways without interfering with each other.

However, things had changed.

Cedric’s current attitude showed no intention of letting her go.

Moreover, from Cedric’s actions, it was clear that the Johnson family’s emphasis on social status and using marriage to strengthen their influence was solely Rebecca’s wishful thinking.

Cedric had never cared about such things!

Cedric called Natalie at noon, causing her to feel overwhelmed.

“Come down immediately,” he ordered. 1

Natalie bit back the retort on the tip of her tongue. She didn’t voice her frustration.

It took a lot of willpower to endure Cedric’s onslaught these days! His moves were too sudden, leaving

her momentarily disoriented.

She was actively thinking about how to counter his strategies, and remarriage was out of the question!

“I don’t plan to have lunch. I have another meeting to attend. I’m hanging up,” she said truthfully, as there

was indeed a meeting on her schedule.

Without waiting for the man to say anything, Natalie hung up. Trying to follow Zane’s advice, she

suppressed her emotions and refocused her thoughts before heading to the conference room.

“Let’s begin,” Natalle said.

Undoubtedly, today’s meeting revolved around what happened yesterday. Natalie’s complexion wasn’t

Thinking about Cedric’s statement that the information was leaked from the inside, her eyes dimmed.

She glanced at Zane and said, “Bring the Chief Financial Officer over,”

“Alright.

Zane didn’t understand why, but he complied. Logically, the finance department shouldn’t be involved in

today’s meeting.

by the former CEO.

unrelated.

made an internal

Soon, the CFO arrived.

greeted, looking somewhat

him, capturing every change in his expression. Seeing

Walby,

“Y–yes, that’s me!”

Smack!

a stack of documents before the

a look

documents before. However, he could easily tell that Natalie

the

was

Walker, what’s going

stared intently at John as if trying

through one’s soul, and it made John shudder

the documents from

this out. I want to know when

this matter,” Zane instantly

morning.

about her personal life; this issue was substantial

sure you’re tired,

how you

him. “Zane, tell me plan to

trivial. If not handled carefully, it could have unnecessary repercussions

Gems.

understood this, but there was

was about to say something more, the

kicked

their attention away and turn toward

the doorway with a cold look on his

was already enraged, and this intrusion

she suppressed her anger under the threat

is most

Natalie, his imposing presence exuding an overwhelming pressure.

felt their hearts tighten.

recognized this was Mr. Johnson. They were also aware that

So what was this…?

against Natalie’s, causing

He had actually publicly…!

sharp pain on her lips. Although she had restrained her anger under

provocation

slap him, but he grabbed her

leaving Natalle red–faced and

domestic violence; otherwise, Natalie’s petite

suffered over the years.

held her in front of the shocked crowd and casually announced, “Your CEO is tired.

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