In just two short days, Natalie's original carefree and arrogant demeanor was firmly suppressed by Cedric. However, she was not one to submit easily. How could she willingly allow Cedric to have the upper hand?Considering the significant history between her and Cedric, she initially thought that after their divorce, they could go their separate ways without interfering with each other. However, things had changed. Cedric's current attitude showed no intention of letting her go.Moreover, from Cedric's actions, it was clear that the Johnson family's emphasis on social status and using marriage to strengthen their influence was solely Rebecca's wishful thinking. Cedric had never cared about such things!-Cedric called Natalie at noon, causing her to feel overwhelmed. "Come down immediately," he ordered.Natalie bit back the retort on the tip of her tongue. She didn't voice her frustration. It took a lot of willpower to endure Cedric's onslaught these days! His moves
Natalie lunged at him!Seeing the crazy look in her eyes, Cedric grabbed her hand. Natalie's wrist was delicate, and he easily held it in his grasp.Natalie was restrained and couldn't move.She glared fiercely at Cedric, her anger turning her eyes bloodshot. "Now you know what it feels like to be driven insane? You used to be quite good at causing a scene, weren't you?" he taunted and pressed a forceful kiss on her lips!Natalie knew he was settling the score for her earlier tantrum during their divorce. However, she retorted, "Why didn't you have a conscience when I sought a divorce? How dare you come to settle scores now?!""You did those things! Who else would I hold accountable for them if not you?" he replied."There's nothing between us now! You can't get over it, huh?" Natalie had lost her composure. She never thought that merely seeking a divorce would lead to such a revengeful response from him. Thinking about what had happened in her past life, she...!She too
Rebecca watched Cedric's face darkened, and her tone became even more uneasy. "I know you're blaming me, Cedric, but that was..."At this moment, Rebecca found it difficult to continue!Cedric interrupted, "You said a year ago?""Yes, the last time was about a year ago. After that... Well, you know I've been busy settling your affairs."This was something Cedric knew. Due to the ongoing conflict between her and Natalie, Cedric intentionally assigned her tasks to tie her up, preventing her from causing trouble for Natalie.A year ago...!It was clear that Rebecca wasn't the one responsible for the recent developments.Cedric stood up and strode toward the exit.Confused, Rebecca asked, "What's wrong? Did she say something?"Now that Natalie had status and position, Rebecca was sure she had said something unfavorable about her to Cedric. Instead of responding, Cedric slammed the door behind him, indicating his frustration.Rebecca understood from his attitude that Natalie
It took a lot of willpower for Christina not to crumble under Cedric's sharp questioning!Just when she feared Cedric might ask something else, he finally let her go."You can leave now." This sentence was like a reprieve for Christina. She had never wished to escape so badly before.Before this, she had always tried to spend as much time with him as possible when she could.But today, he had exuded such an imposing presence.It was terrifying!After Christina left, Cedric was alone in the car. It took a long time before the storm in his eyes dissipated.It was evident that both Rebecca and Christina hadn't lied. So... what was Natalie hiding from him?-At Sylvan Gems, as Natalie returned to her office after the meeting, she received a call from Stephen. His tone was somewhat serious!"Are you getting close to Cedric again?""Uncle!""Is he threatening you?"Natalie sighed, rubbing her temples. "It's nothing like that.""Zane and Karina told me something differen
Natalie felt her chest tightened.Cedric, he...!He really dared to do anything.There were two photos attached to the report. Both were of her biting him, but the look in her eyes had clearly been edited![Did Mr. Johnson really divorce Mrs. Johnson? It doesn't seem like it!][Will there soon be a reconciliation between Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Johnson?!]Those were among the various headlines that were written.Clank!Natalie ruthlessly swept the computer from the meeting table to the ground.Only God knew how reluctant she was to involve herself in such rumors with Cedric. And now, these reports...!Without needing to think, she knew that she and Cedric would be even more popular than public figures for a long time to come.The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.Cedric's name flashed on the screen of her phone, but she ignored it.Natalie rushed out of the meeting room.Zane was waiting outside. When he saw Natalie coming out and how angry she looked, he hu
Natalie couldn't bring herself to treat those who had a connection with Isabella well. She especially hated it when they talked about her blood relation to Isabella.When that happened, Natalie would instantly lose her cool.-When the news about Natalie and Cedric broke out, Christina was the one who was most anxious about it. She never expected that once Isabella's matter was resolved, it would lead to Cedric and Natalie getting involved again!It had happened in the blink of an eye!She immediately drove to Sapphire.-Inside the apartment, Isabella was under the care of two servants. As the Johnson family wanted to ensure Isabelle was well taken care of, they paid the servants a high enough salary. By doing so, the two servants treated her quite well. But no matter how well they treated her, even if these two became her eyes and ears... What could she do? Her world... was in complete darkness!When Christina arrived, she saw Isabella eating fruits."You're living qui
Just after hanging up Stephen's call, Natalie received another call from an unfamiliar number.When she answered, she found it was the detective agency Karina had recommended before."Hello," Natalie said."Ms. Walker, we found what you were looking for.""Send it to my email.""Alright."Upon hearing that what she wanted had been found, a cold glint flashed in Natalie's eyes. She hung up the phone, opened her computer, and opened her email.She examined its contents. As she was reading, the same unfamiliar number called her again. "Is it just a photo?" Natalie asked."It's one of the people involved in Ms. Morgan's kidnapping.""..."One of them? She had asked before, but Isabella had said everyone was dead."Is this person still alive?""Yes.""Where is he now?""He's at Sea City in Glacial.""..."That was so far away!The photo's background was a snow-covered area around a glacier, indicating that the climate there wasn't good. The photo was captured from surve
What does it feel like to have someone practically hold one's life in their hands?Natalie had already thoroughly experienced it!Back when she was struggling in the Johnson family, life was tough, But at most, it was the pain of a wounded heart and the days of being mocked by Rebecca. At least back then, there wasn't much to worry about.Now, she had her uncle, who was a strong support. Yet, Cedric had turned his attention to her after he settled Isabella's matters, and had managed to reduce her to this state!Natalie had to admit that the feeling was truly unpleasant!"Sit down and eat properly!" The two stared at each other.Natalie was full of anger! On the other hand, Cedric was smiling calmly.But in that smile, there was a clear threat.Natalie sat down. She picked up her knife and fork, stabbing fiercely into the food on her plate. She ended up with a mess on her plate that looked terrible at a glance.Cedric glanced at her and said, "There's no need to be so ang