Natalie fell into silence. Clearly, while the outcome was shocking, it was also the best result. So what if Stephen had intervened in this matter? It wasn't a misunderstanding about Christina; she indeed committed those acts. Since it was her doing, it was only fitting for her to bear the consequences.However, for Cedric to also face such a situation...!"Did you also intervene in Cedric's case?" Natalie asked in a tone that revealed no emotion.Stephen shook his head. "No."Natalie looked up at Stephen, once again shocked. Her uncle didn't intervene? Yet, Cedric easily ended up in this situation?! That... didn't quite add up!Seeing Natalie's confusion, Stephen explained, "After returning from Simeria, he instructed everyone not to hinder Dylan and Zane's investigation.""He also came to Simeria?"This information shocked Natalie even more. Clearly, this was the last thing she expected to hear.Why did he come?Since returning to Simeria, she had either been in a s
Time flew by like a swift shuttle. A massive fire had altered the lives of all those involved. Two years later, the world's top-tier commercial speech event in Simeria dazzled everyone...Lucas hurriedly entered Verde City Prison to see Cedric. Two years had transformed the man into someone cold and steady."What's the matter?" Cedric asked with an icy tone upon seeing Lucas.It had been two years.Since the day Rebecca left, Cedric hadn't met anyone else apart from those from the company. In the meantime, Rebecca had tried numerous times to reach out, but Cedric rejected every attempt. He even turned away calls from Simeria.Lucas had visited countless times during this period, but his serious expression now was a first. Cedric thought something might be wrong with the company."It's not about the company," Lucas said as she shook his head.Cedric frowned, "Then what?"Lucas looked at him with complex emotions in his eyes. Obviously, the unexpected news had left everyo
In a towering office building in Simeria, Natalie's petite figure remained unchanged. There was now a sharpness and weariness of life's twists and turns present on her delicate cheeks.She emerged from the elevator in professional attire with a pair of glasses on her face,, and she presented a composed and capable demeanor. Accompanied by several assistants, she walked and gave instructions to Karina, who led the group.Karina took note of everything as they walked.One of the secretaries approached Natalie respectfully, "Ms. Walker, Mr. Frazier is here. He's been waiting for a while and didn't want to disturb you with a phone call."Upon hearing that Irwin was here, Natalie's usually strict work attitude instantly softened, and a smile spread on her lips.Snap! She closed a folder and handed it to Karina, saying, "Go to the meeting room first.""Yes, Ms. Walker." Karina took the folder and left.Natalie strode toward her office, and her assistants returned to their respecti
When Natalie first entered the headquarters, many employees judged her because of her petite figure.Putting aside her capability, her stature alone failed to instill a sense of security in people.However, to everyone's surprise, her petite figure didn't disappoint in the first year. She doubled everyone's bonuses.Since then, no one in the company has secretly discriminated against Natalie's small stature.-When Natalie and Irwin arrived at Lotus Villa, the security respectfully opened the gates when they saw it was Irwin's car. Stephen and Heather were already waiting.Seeing Natalie and Irwin return together, Heather smiled. Although Stephen was smiling, his eyes shimmered with some other unnamed emotion."Uncle, Aunt." Natalie and Irwin greeted.In the past two years, since Irwin reappeared in her life, he directly started addressing Stephen as uncle and Heather as aunt along with Natalie.Stephen nodded, then turned to Irwin. "Irv, come to my study.""Okay." Irwin nodd
Irwin looked at Natalie, then he reached out to ruffle her soft hair affectionately. His movements were incredibly gentle as he said, "It's because Uncle worries about you that you shouldn't let him be so concerned. What do you think?"Natalie was silent.Upon hearing this, her heart sank. Irwin was right. She had been causing Stephen constant worry. But at this moment...She took Irwin's hand and said, "You're right. I'm trying.""Okay." Irwin nodded.Without saying more, they continued with their meal. Seeing no unusual expression on Irwin's face, Natalie secretly breathed a sigh of relief and discreetly looked at Stephen.Her gaze, however, held a sense of doubt.Stephen had always liked Irwin and had great confidence that Irwin could take care of her. He had been trying to match them for the past two years. But in recent times...Upon careful reflection, Natalie found that Winona was not the only one who was acting weirdly in the past two years. Stephen was also the
Stephen's words did alleviate Natalie's tension.Over the past two years, Stephen's approval of her and Irwin had put some pressure on her.As Stephen mentioned, she had been hurt...!Natalie was cautious and even resistant to many things deep within.They all knew those were Natalie's wounds, and the fact that she could suppress them without erupting showed she could handle it and let go.But letting go didn't mean the wounds were healed.She needed time."Thank you, Uncle," Natalie said to Stephen.Stephen nodded, handing her the book he had taken from her. "Were you looking for this book?""Yeah," Natalie replied and took it.In the past two years, she had very little time for reading. Since she returned early today, she wanted to spend some time reading."I won't disturb you any longer, Uncle," she said, waving the book and leaving the room.Stephen's smile dropped when Natalie turned around, and his eyes sharpened instantly.Natalie returned to her room with the book.
That was...!Surprisingly, it was...! After a moment of confusion, Natalie's eyes shimmered with a sharp, icy coldness—two years! It had been a full two years.Wasn't he in Verde City prison?Right, yesterday's commercial event!Natalie hadn't expected him to react so quickly."Ms. Walker." Leon also recognized Cedric in one glance as the latter got out of the car in front of them.Cedric was dressed in a black windbreaker. He had meticulously groomed short hair and sharp contour lines. His eyes were especially piercing as he gazed at them.There were noticeable changes from two years ago.As the man walked towards her, Leon had already opened the car door to try and prevent Cedric from approaching Natalie.However, Kyle followed Cedric, who stood firmly in front of Leon."Ms. Walker, we..." Karina was somewhat startled by Cedric's appearance.For the past two years, they had been living in Simeria. Although Natalie would occasionally fly abroad, their life trajectory
Finally, Cedric gradually let go of Natalie. The joy of seeing her alive turned into a chilling coldness that seemed to pour over him like a bucket of ice water. It made him cold from head to toe."Do you think I'm acting?" He spoke, his tone somewhat dry. How could she say such a thing?Everything he had done for her now became nothing more than a performance in her eyes! What could be more hurtful than these words?Cedric looked at Natalie, his eyes filled with sadness. However, Natalie's attitude remained indifferent and cold. She calmly moved away from him and sat beside him, reaching out to tidy up her clothes. The deliberate way she dusted herself seemed to express her disdain for him.The coldness and disdain in her eyes stirred Cedric's rationality into madness. Like a madman, he pressed her onto the back seat."Natalie!" Cedric hissed through gritted teeth.Natalie looked at the man pressing on her, a hint of a smile on her lips. "What are you doing?""Do you kn