Natalie had no desire to involve herself with this man anymore. Cedric's face instantly darkened. Right now, she was resolute about getting a divorce. Even at this moment, she hadn't forgotten to discuss the terms of their divorce.Natalie gave him a challenging look. Although she had already given up her feelings for this man...But at this moment, she still wanted to see how this man would choose. "I can apologize if you want, but only if you agree to the divorce."A divorce for an apology!Cedric looked at Natalie, and they stared at each other for a long time.Suddenly, Cedric laughed.It was sudden, and Natalie asked, "Why are you laughing?""You'd really do anything to get rid of me, huh? Do I disgust you that much?""The moment you started things with Isabella, you should have known we would end up like this. Why bother holding on?"Holding on? Was this how she saw him now? In her heart, his reluctance had turned into holding on. Just as he expected...!C
Natalie turned to look at Cedric, who was still holding Isabella in his arms.Isabella... She didn't appear flustered at all, despite being exposed.She remained calmly nestled in Cedric's embrace.When Natalie had lunged at her, Cedric had already set her down. However, he still had one arm wrapped around her, protecting her. The irony of the situation wasn't lost on anyone.Cedric was momentarily frozen. He glanced at his own hand and then at Natalie. The guilt that briefly crossed his eyes was quickly concealed.What remained was a warning and disappointed look directed at Natalie. And as for Natalie..."How many times does this make?" Natalie asked.Cedric's tone was icy. "You're becoming more and more unruly.""Hah!"Unruly, huh?At this moment, Cedric bore a strikingly similar image to his father. This was how his father usually spoke to Rebecca.All men from the Johnson family were the same.What was a woman to them? Natalie had thought that Cedric was differen
As dawn broke, Natalie's team members, who had been working several days of overtime, let out sighs of relief when she said they were done. They didn't bother returning home and just fell asleep where they sat."Are you sure it'll work?" Karina still had some doubts. Although she didn't care too much about this particular deal, they had put in several all-nighters. Naturally, she didn't want it to go to waste.Natalie nodded. "Yes. I'm sure it will.""Alright."Karina nodded in response and closed her computer before sipping her coffee. After several all-nighters, the coffee had lost its effectiveness in keeping them awake. It felt like their minds were all in a fog.-When Natalie arrived at Apex Global, the receptionist noticed her flushed face and asked concernedly, "Are you okay?"Natalie shook her head. "I'm fine."In reality, she had a fever. She felt drowsy and unwell.The receptionist glanced at the time. "It's still early. Why don't you go eat something first?"
After getting into the car, Natalie felt drowsy and weak due to her illness. As they approached the hospital, she began to shiver uncontrollably, even though she had bundled herself up tightly.These were typical symptoms of a fever."Are you cold?" Irwin's solemn voice floated into her ears.Natalie could barely keep her eyes open. She looked at the man and said in a stuffy voice, "Y-yeah..."She was genuinely cold, so much so that she wished she could curl up under a blanket and warm herself. Her whole body felt as though she had been plunged into icy water.A warm sensation enveloped her as Irwin covered her with his coat. With this newfound warmth, Natalie fell into a deep slumber.-At the hospital, Dylan looked nervously at Irwin. "Sir, please allow me to handle this."Seeing Irwin exit the car and adjusting his cuff as though he were about to carry Natalie, Dylan's heart raced.But one cold look from Irwin made him stop in his tracks.Despite that, Dylan couldn't help
Elegance Bay.Before coming here, Natalie had only heard of it. She always felt that it must be a realm of luxury beyond outsiders' imagination. However, when she truly set her eyes on the grandeur of the place, she realized why it was so highly sought after in high society. People outside called it a villa. But from Natalie's perspective, it was an exquisite castle. Even just standing at its entrance made her feel like she was in a queen's dream."When did my uncle buy this place?" Natalie asked Karina.At the time, she thought only people from Verde City bought properties here. She hadn't expected her uncle, who was abroad, to have acquired one.Karina replied, "Mr. Jarvis owns countless properties worldwide, and he himself has lost count. He wanted to give you a house, so the housekeeper dug up this place."Natalie was left speechless. Stephen didn't even remember this place himself!Karina said, "The staff here was all put in place just yesterday. The preparations were a
Cedric's face was red with fury. He had been so determined to acquire the eastern suburbs projects, and now he had lost!When the results were announced, he angrily threw his phone. Two months of intense preparation involving several renowned designers and even a seasoned design team recruited from abroad had all been in vain!And his defeat was not at Irwin's hands, but his wife!Irwin had submitted the proposal, but the design came from Natalie's studio."Mr. Johnson!" Yuvan hurried to catch up with Cedric.Natalie shook hands with Irwin, feeling a sense of relief. As she watched Cedric storm away in anger, her mood improved inexplicably."Please contact Dylan for the relevant details," Irwin told Natalie.Natalie nodded and said, "Thank you!" This was her first major contract, and it undoubtedly boosted her confidence."Would you like to have a meal together?" Irwin suggested."Sure!" Natalie agreed, feeling it was only appropriate to treat such a significant client t
Cedric and her... could never return to what they once were!And this tenderness, it was just to take away her eyes for Isabella, to tilt the balance between her and Isabella!Cedric was so determined to do so that he didn't hesitate to be so gentle with Natalie again, who had long been disappointed. But unfortunately, Natalie couldn't bear this kind of tenderness!At the dinner table, there were all the dishes that Natalie liked."Why aren't you eating?" Cedric looked at Natalie from across the table. He was somewhat annoyed, but he managed to hold it in.Natalie replied, "I'm afraid you might have poisoned the food."That was a brutally direct statement!That's right! In her previous life, she had woken up in the operating theater after having a meal with him!How could she dare to casually have a meal with him again?Cedric's face changed, and he viciously stabbed the fork into the plate. "Have you thrown enough tantrums?!"He had always had limited patience, and Nat
The way she looked when she smoked was incredibly alluring! Because of her petite stature, it didn't convey the authoritative aura often associated with smoking. Instead, it was a unique blend of elegance and charm that was distinctly hers.In his presence, she had always been poised and refined. She had never smoked or drank. But now, her demeanor while holding the cigarette and the emotions reflected in her eyes seemed to exude the solitude that came after enduring the ups and downs of life. Within that loneliness, a profound sense of disdain also lingered."Don't you think that was good?" She asked, showing no concern.It was this nonchalance that stung Cedric's heart. "You...""Who was she?" Natalie inquired with a smile that showed no care. It was her indifference that was most infuriating.Natalie continued, "You could tell at a glance that she's a proper lady. You two would make a perfect match, you know? Your mother does have good taste.""Natalie!" Cedric could