Compared to the harmony between Natalie and Irwin, things were tense on Cedric's side in the office. He exuded an icy aura, and many executives were severely scolded during the meeting.When he exited the conference room, Yuvan was waiting outside. "Have you investigated the situation?" Cedric asked sharply without waiting for Yuvan to report.Yuvan glanced nervously at Cedric, and a chill ran down his spine. As Cedric walked ahead with his imposing figure, he suddenly stopped and turned with a sharp gaze.Yuvan hesitated momentarily before answering, "Regarding last night, it seems that it was indeed Stephen who got involved. We're looking to investigate the matter thoroughly now.""Investigate the matter?" Cedric furrowed his brow."Yes, it was a request from his side. They want a clear understanding of the situation."Cedric sneered. Stephen wanted the matter looked into?!Hah... Interesting!"If that's the case, make sure to investigate thoroughly.""Yes, sir!"Of c
Natalie didn't have time to play around with her like this. So, she called Karina over, who promptly came over."What's going on?" Karina asked."Any updates?" Natalie was referring to the private investigator Karina had hired.Karina checked the time on her wristwatch. "Not yet, but we should get it in the next couple of days.""Alright."Natalie was genuinely curious about why Isabella harbored such intense resentment toward her. Karina understood Natalie's intent. Isabella's arrival in Verde City seemed directly connected to her, and Natalie wanted to uncover the truth behind it as quickly as possible. Understanding the sequence of events was crucial for Natalie to plan her next steps.However, before learning the motives behind Isabella's hatred, it was impossible for Natalie to trust anything she might attempt against her."In half an hour, the two new designers will arrive. Would you like to conduct the interviews personally?""No need. You handle it," Natalie repli
"Do I still need to go?" Isabella asked with a smile.At this moment, she keenly sensed the feelings emanating from Christina, and it was crystal clear! There was a mix of fear and disbelief.Indeed!How could Christina believe it?All those schemes against Natalie in the Johnson Manor over the years were nothing more than child's play.At this moment, Christina finally saw what methods were truly used when scheming against someone!"You're insane!" With that, Christina turned and left without a glance back.The harsh clicking of Christina's heels against the floor and the uneven shuffling revealed how badly she had been affected.As Isabella listened to the fading footsteps, she let out a mocking and creepy laugh.When paired with her eerie eye sockets, the entire ward seemed to have plunged into a terrifying hell.-Christina didn't know how she left Isabella's ward. She reached out to study her fingers, which had just caressed Isabella's eye sockets."Ugh... Blargh..
What Natalie didn't know was that Irwin was never one to meddle in others' affairs. He had also never bothered to meet any business partners in person, regardless of who had introduced them to him. Yet, not only had they met, but Irwin had also personally reviewed her proposal and even deliberately helped introduce businesses to her, whether intentionally or not.-The bidding was like a covert battle...!The importance of the land next to Dragon Park for Cedric was self-evident, and the entire Johnson family was watching!However, Natalie was equally determined. Regardless of whether Cedric was invested in the land, she was only accountable to her own collaborator.After three sleepless nights, her current appearance, if not for the thick makeup, would clearly reveal the strain on her face.Of course, the result did not disappoint.And here it was...!The result was that...Premier Garden Corporation won the bid!At that moment, the atmosphere was even more solemn than
Isaac rushed to the hospital when he received the message, thinking Cedric had really found a donor. He urgently arranged for Isabella to undergo an examination.Upon receiving the news, Isabella immediately called Yuvan. From Yuvan, she learned that Cedric was bringing Natalie to the hospital. A sense of triumph swept through her.This darkness... would soon belong to Natalie!Thinking about Natalie's future miserable state, she felt delighted! She knew Natalie wasn't there willingly; she was too proud for that. But that was exactly what she wanted to see—how much Natalie resisted and the pain she had to endure!Being bound by her beloved man, taken to the hospital to donate her eyes to another woman...How did that feel?Isabella really wanted to ask Natalie in person, to hear her hysterical pain with her own ears!But it didn't matter; there would be plenty of time for that in the future!-At the hospital entrance, Cedric forcibly dragged Natalie out of the car. Nata
"Is Cedric furious now?""Furious is an understatement!" When Natalie saw Cedric's face at the hospital entrance, she knew he was ready to explode at any moment.Thinking for a moment, Natalie said, "He probably has to put some effort into protecting Isabella now, right?"Isabella had dealt with the people who instigated trouble on her end previously, likely because she was worried that someone might uncover something if she didn't.However, there was no shortage of extremists in a vast place like Verde City. Even if Natalie didn't do anything, wouldn't someone else take action?Those people might not dare to harm Cedric, but they wouldn't be lenient with Isabella!Considering Isabella's previous actions that Natalie had exposed and the commotion that happened at the hospital entrance this afternoon, everyone would attribute the blame to Isabella."Will it be difficult for you?" Despite finding satisfaction in this, Bianca is still concerned about Natalie.Cedric had always p
Especially not after today.Seeing Cedric in a sorry state today had lifted their spirits.Natalie hugged Bianca, feeling touched. "Thank you."During her most difficult times, before she found her uncle, Bianca's strength and support reassured her. It let her know she was not alone."Silly, why the need for thanks?" Bianca genuinely felt happy for her.Being a strong and independent woman was good, even though it might make marriage more difficult.Even though marriage was not necessarily the best thing to do in life!But women who chose careers were generally indifferent to family matters.If it weren't for enough disappointment in men, who would be willing to stand up for themselves?-Things at the Johnson Manor were chaotic!Cedric lost the land next to Dragon Park today, causing a stir in the Johnson family and making it the second time in a row that the Johnson family suffered losses.Even though it wasn't a huge loss, Rebecca was on the verge of hysteria when she
Irwin glanced in Cedric's direction and left. Cedric hadn't managed to suppress his temper, so he didn't move to stop Irwin. Natalie was no longer someone he could control as he pleased.Who knew what trouble that sly vixen might cause if he had stopped Irwin? Cedric vividly recalled the scene from earlier when she had created a ruckus at the hospital.His emotions surged as he watched Irwin depart."Are you stalking me?" Natalie looked at the silent man and asked, her tone less than friendly.After she said that, the chill coming from Cedric seemed to intensify.Stalking her?!She really would say anything now, huh?"Natalie!""What?""Mom's in the hospital," Cedric said as he struggled to keep calm.Natalie paused momentarily, taking a while to realize who Cedric was referring to. It wasn't entirely her fault. She hadn't called Rebecca "mom" since she woke up in her current life. Hence, when Cedric said "mom", she took a minute to process who he meant.Cedric's ang