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
When Cedric heard the beeping sound on the phone, he eventually... smashed the phone in anger! He had compromised to such an extent! He initially wanted to talk to her about returning to Scarlet Villa.After all, she was the young mistress of the Johnson family and his wife. Scarlet Villa was her home.If Natalie weren’t willing to give up her eyes, he wouldn’t pursue the issue further.Didn't this level of compromise suffice? The more he thought about it, the more irritable he became!Bang! Crash!He swept the vase on the table to the ground. But even with doing this to vent his anger, he found no solace deep within. His nerves were still on edge, and he was far from relaxed. Nothing he did made him feel better!-Compared to Cedric's anger and frustration, Natale was relaxed and calm.However, she didn't have Karina drive her back to Elegance Bay. She called Bianca and made plans to meet at the Enchanted Melody for some drinks. Although she was still feeling somewha
If it were up to Stephen himself, he would have retaliated instantly without letting Natalie know about it! However, Natalie didn't know that her uncle was currently grooming her to be the successor to Regal Horizons International!When he had asked for her opinion, he knew that she wouldn't readily express her wants. It was a way to train her response and decision-making abilities in this regard. So, after Stephen found out, he didn't even bother calling Natalie.And she had reacted the way Stephen had expected. When the real problem was presented to Natalie, she didn't actively seek him out."I understand," Natalie nodded, her tone indifferent.Karina asked, "So, what do we do now?"What should they do?Before, when public opinion was against her for her ruthless treatment of Cedric's mistress, she had directly exposed the divorce agreement she had signed to turn public opinion around. Natalie thought for a moment.She said, "Let's not do anything for now.""What?!""W
To Rebecca, her son was the most outstanding person in the world. Also, the position of the future matriarch of the Johnson family was something all the women in Verde City coveted. And now, Natalie's words had left her face red with anger."Don't you want it? Don't you want to be with Ced?" Rebecca asked."It was he who begged me. Have you forgotten?" Natalie replied."You..." Rebecca was furious!Natalie's complete lack of respect and her willingness to talk back made Rebecca unsure of how to respond. She used to be able to vent her anger on Natalie, but now she couldn't even say a word!Rebecca seethed with anger, but Natalie remained unfazed. "So, why did you summon me?"Rebecca had even used Bianca to threaten Natalie, which indicated how furious the former was.Slam!Rebecca turned and threw a document folder directly in front of Natalie. Natalie raised an eyebrow and looked at her but made no move to pick it up.Rebecca angrily asked, "Tell me, what's the deal with
Christina's heart skipped a beat. In her eyes, there was a flash of hostility towards Jocelyn. However, she managed to hide it in front of Rebecca. Just as Natalie had mentioned at the police station, Christina wouldn't be fond of anyone who had a relationship with Cedric.So, how could she possibly become friends with Isabella? Although it was unclear how she had distanced herself from Natalie's words, one thing had to be acknowledged: Christina was a skilled actress in the Johnson family. To win the favor of someone as discerning as Rebecca, Christina definitely had some tricks up her sleeve.-After Jocelyn left, Christina cautiously asked, "Mom, have you really looked into Joyce?"Rebecca remained silent at the question. "After all, she spent so many years abroad. What exactly is it like out there? Who knows what might have happened in such a distant place?"Over the years, Rebecca would secretly investigate anyone who had spent several years abroad and expressed a
"What do you mean by that?" On the other end of the line, Rebecca sensed something was amiss. However, Cedric didn't want to engage in further conversation with his mother at this point. He hung up the phone and said to the others in the meeting room, "Let's conclude today's meeting here."His mind was buzzing with thoughts, all centered around what Rebecca had said.Natalie had driven a Bugatti Veyron to the Johnson Manor today.He took out his phone and carefully examined the messages but found no bank transactions. So, she hadn't used his bank card for the purchase? While there were no spending limits on his account for her, such a substantial expenditure should have prompted a confirmation call from the bank. Yet, there had been no call, no message!If it wasn't his money, whose car was it? In Verde City, Bianca was Natalie's only close friend. Bianca didn't have the means to lend her such an extravagant car, so whose was it? If it wasn't borrowed, then whose ca
Cedric was already angry, and now he trembled with rage. Domestic abuse? She was making it sound so severe!"Do you truly not understand why I hit you every time?" Didn't she know what was the real reason behind every altercation?It was all because of...!Natalie's sharp gaze met his as she said, "Do you think it really matters why you get violent every time Isabella is brought up?"It was common sense that even regular people understood. He was so impatient!Natalie lowered her head and continued to work on the documents. She appeared fully engrossed, just like Cedric did when he was working.Cedric closed his eyes and sat down in the chair recently occupied by Clark. But Natalie paid him no attention. Cedric watched her as she ignored him, and his brows twitched."Put down the documents first."She didn't need to do this.Seeing her working diligently, Cedric suddenly felt a sense of frustration. After ten years together, she had never held a job. What had driven her