A Divorce After My Rebirth by Gentle Rain in June

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.

was from a restaurant she used to

said indifferently, “You don’t need

it

tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

to avoid involving more people in

the coldness in her eyes evident.

yet the warning was

certainly didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric

He laughed.

and his smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and this

the bane of her

smiled, but her smile differed

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was wiped

will be resolved. You don’t

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

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

so much more of him that

person by his side over the years. If she

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

as he observed Natalie

ate in

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

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded

bothered to pay attention.

Five minutes later, he said, “Alright,

finished eating and put down her

Tina also attend your press conference today?”

replied curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He

reminisced about the past Natalie. Back then, she never spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become the

you don’t like it, don’t look!” Natalie retorted,

to know that Cedric

daughter of the Johnson

Natalie had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

I’ve given you recently weren’t enough. Do you

in his

but

I’ll