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.

he brought was from a

“You don’t need to

her, it

emotions in her tone but failed to

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

want to avoid involving more people in our

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

indulgent, yet the

certainly didn’t want

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

looking at Cedric with an intense

He laughed.

smile was soothing to behold. Yet, this face and

bane of

also smiled, but her

clever,” Cedric remarked.

Why hasn’t

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

was as if Cedric had taught her a

so much more of him that no

closest person by his side over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie

ate in

demeanor, Cedric felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was a call from

He answered, “Hello.”

sounded aggrieved, buzzing

bothered to pay attention.

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

up, Natalie finished eating and put

also attend your

know!” Natalie replied curtly. She had no interest in dealing with Christina’s

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!”

spoke in such a tone. What had pushed her to become

you don’t like

take much guessing to know that Cedric had questioned her many

obedient daughter of

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

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

recently weren’t enough. Do you

in

struggled, but

far, or I’ll end the both of