A Divorce After My Rebirth by Gentle Rain in June

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.

former CEO. Based

unrelated.

an internal call to have the

Soon, the CFO arrived.

Walker,” he greeted,

change in his expression. Seeing the nervousness on his face, the chill in her

Walby,

“Y–yes, that’s me!”

Smack!

stack of documents

a look at

documents before. However,

the atmosphere in the

up the documents and was visibly

what’s going

stared intently at John as if trying to see through him. It felt like

soul, and it

the documents from John, glancing at them briefly. His

our company leaked this out. I

let me handle this matter,” Zane instantly understood the source

morning.

just about her personal life; this issue was substantial enough to

sure you’re tired, right?”

how you

“Zane, tell me

not handled carefully, it could have unnecessary

Gems.

there was an

Zane was about to say something more, the meeting room

kicked

powerful vibration made everyone shift their attention away and turn toward the

with a cold look on his face. His sharp gaze

enraged, and this intrusion

suppressed her anger under the threat in Cedric’s

is most inappropriate,”

imposing presence exuding an

felt their hearts tighten.

this was Mr. Johnson. They were also

So what was this…?

pressed his lips harshly against Natalie’s, causing everyone

He had actually publicly…!

sharp pain on her lips.

provocation was too

hand, ready to slap him, but he grabbed her wrist.

leaving Natalle red–faced

violence; otherwise, Natalie’s petite

suffered over the years.

of the shocked crowd and casually announced, “Your CEO is tired. This