Chapter 181 Not Giving In

As soon as Stephen mentioned Irwin’s return, a complex array of emotions flashed through Natalie’s mind.

Up to this point, Stephen only knew that Cedric was the reason for his inability to enter Verde City.

But as for Irwin’s side of the

tor Stephen was unaware.

Guilt welled up within her.

“It seems like everything went smoothly on his end!”

Natalie sighed in relief.

Stephen remarked, “He’s youthful and bold!”

The words held some ambiguous meaning, but Natalie sensed the urgency in Irwin’s situation.

She remained silent.

Stephen continued discussing work matters, offering insights into business strategies, all of which

Natalie absorbed.

After ending the call, the secretary entered and said, ‘Ms. Walker, Mr. Johnson is here!”

Natalie had just relaxed, and she frowned at the news.

Cedric entered, followed by Yuvan, holding a takeout box.

“So soon?”

Natalie was clearly caught off guard by Cedric’s swift arrival. After all, she only managed to get in two

phone calls.

Is the meeting over, or has it not started?” Cedric asked instead of answering her question.

Natalie pursed her lips, unwilling to speak. Seeing her Irritated expression, Cedric chuckled with a hint of

indulgence in his eyes that Yuvan noticed.

After setting up the meal, Yuvan left. As the door closed, the look in Yuvan’s eyes changed.

Now that only Natalie and Cedric were left in the room, Cedric walked over to her.

He pulled her up from the chair and said, “Even if you’re busy, you need to eat, hmm?”

one was unusually gentle

This gentleness was something Natalie had experienced in a previous life.

Unfortunately, everything had changed!

And in place were the hurtful public opinion, cold remarks, Cedric’s doubts, and his ruthlessness.

from a restaurant she used

said indifferently, “You don’t

her, it

in her tone

“Irwin is coming back!”

Natalie replied, “You’re well–informed!”

want to avoid involving more people in our

the coldness in her eyes

yet the

certainly didn’t want

taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare to stir up trouble in front

looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing

the bane of her

but her smile differed

clever,”

did you do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely resolved it until now?” She

bluntly.

Cedric’s face was

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t the Cedric

much more of him that

over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

he observed Natalie quietly

ate in

anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said, “Alright, I’ll handle this matter.

eating and put down her

attend your press

had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He grew

then, she never spoke in such

am. If you don’t like it, don’t look!”

Cedric had questioned her

the most obedient daughter

first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

given you recently weren’t enough.

in his

but

or I’ll end the

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