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

said indifferently, “You don’t need to

her, it

sensed the emotions in her tone but failed to grasp the

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

avoid involving

looked at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes evident. She stared

indulgent, yet the warning was

certainly didn’t

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

at Cedric with an

He laughed.

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

of her previous

also smiled, but her smile differed from

are clever,”

Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was wiped

work, everything will be resolved. You

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time.

more of him

the closest person by his side over the years. If

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

expression darkened as he observed Natalie quietly

in a

again. His phone vibrated, and

He answered, “Hello.”

end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with

bothered to pay attention.

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

hanging up, Natalie finished eating and put

your press conference today?”

She had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

of yours!” He

spoke in such

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

didn’t take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many times about

obedient daughter of the

the first taboo Natalie had, then Christina

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

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

in

but Cedric’s

me too far, or I’ll

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