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 restaurant she used

don’t

it was

tone but failed to grasp the underlying

“Irwin is coming back!”

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

involving more people in our

her eyes evident.

yet the warning was

didn’t

lesson you’ve taught me this time, I wouldn’t dare

at Cedric

He laughed.

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

bane of

smiled, but her smile

are clever,” Cedric

do to Regal Horizons? Why hasn’t my uncle completely

bluntly.

on Cedric’s face was

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

Natake was speechless.

How shameless of him!

taught her a lesson this time. He wasn’t

more of him that no one

over the years. If she didn’t know, everyone

even more clueless.

“Eat your vegetables!”

observed Natalie quietly eating her

ate in a

felt anger rising again. His phone vibrated, and it was

He answered, “Hello.”

on the other end sounded aggrieved, buzzing with complaints.

bothered to pay attention.

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

Natalie finished eating and put down her

your press conference today?”

had

Cedric’s expression darkened.

yours!” He grew

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

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

guessing to know that Cedric

obedient daughter of

had, then

couldn’t avoid this person

How annoying!

Cedric’s temper flared.

the lessons I’ve given you recently weren’t

her in his

struggled, but Cedric’s grip

I’ll end the both

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