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

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

it was

tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

you want to avoid involving more

eyes

yet the warning was

didn’t want

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

at Cedric with

He laughed.

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

bane of her

smiled, but her smile

clever,” Cedric remarked.

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

bluntly.

Cedric’s

the 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

more of him that no one

his side over the years. If she didn’t know,

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed

ate in a

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated,

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating and put

Tina also attend your press conference today?”

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in

Cedric’s expression darkened.

that temper of yours!” He grew

spoke in such a tone.

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

to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about Christina

the most obedient daughter

was the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina was the second. Unfortunately,

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you want more?”

her in

but Cedric’s

me too far, or I’ll end the both of us!” Natalie

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