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.

food he brought was from a restaurant she

“You don’t need to do

it was

tone but failed

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people

eyes evident.

the

didn’t want

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

said, looking at Cedric with an

He laughed.

was soothing to

the bane of her previous

her smile differed from

clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

smile on Cedric’s face was

end of today’s work, everything will be resolved. You don’t need to

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

Cedric had taught her a lesson

was so much more of him that no one

the closest person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

darkened as he observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in

rising again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put

Tina also attend your press

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

temper of yours!”

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

you don’t like it, don’t

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

obedient daughter of the

Natalie had, then Christina was the

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

you recently weren’t enough. Do you

her in

but

far, or I’ll end the both of us!”

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