Chapter 115 A Precious Gift
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 learned that they had
lost to Natalie again.
“That wretch! That bitch…!
Rebecca couldn’t find appropriate words to curse Natalie anymore.
Why did it have to be Natalie again?
Christina’s expression wasn’t great either. The sadness in her eyes revealed that she had something on
her mind. Right now, her thoughts were not on Natalie but on Isabella.
Her eyes dimmed, completely ignoring how furious Rebecca had become.
When she was in the Johnson family, why didn’t she have the ability to snatch projects like this? Now,
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“She’s relying on the fact that Ced won’t do anything to her for doing this! Does she think she’s so
capable?!”
Rebecca’s chest heaved continuously as she spoke. The more she thought, the more enraged she
became.
As her emotions surged, she couldn’t catch her breath and started gasping for air!
The entire Johnson family erupted into chaos at this moment!
Outside, public opinion continued to attack Isabella. The previous attacks on Natalie were now directed
at Isabella.
However, there was a difference…
Before, Isabella had spent a large sum of money to hire people to pretend to attack Natalie.
Now, in Natalie’s situation, her experiences resonated with many women. There were many people
voicing their support for her, all standing on her side.
Meanwhile, Natalie was no longer in the same desolate state at the hospital.
At this moment, she sat on the restaurant sofa in a custom–made beige professional suit, accompanied
by Caleb and Irwin.
*Cheers!”
As their wine glasses clinked gently against each other, the three of them had smiles on their faces.
Caleb looked at Irwin and teased, “I didn’t expect you to get such a treasure.”
Natalle remained smiling politely.
All of Caleb’s previous seriousness and dignity completely vanished in front of Irwin. Although still
elegant, the playfulness on his face couldn’t be hidden.
The so–called enchanting figures each had their own charm, and the dynamics between him and Irwin
were displayed vividly.
Irwin Glanced at Natalle with a warm smile playing on his l*ps. “She’s indeed a treasure!”
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Natalie was speechless.
What a statement!
On the surface and in tone, it seemed like a perfectly normal compliment.
However, Irwin was a serious man. Since he was the one who said it, somehow, something seemed off
about it.
Caleb saw through the hidden emotions swirling in Irwin’s eyes.
Men… were most adept at understanding the thoughts between men.
“Here, let me help.”
Seeing Natalie struggling to cut the steak, Irwin, in a gentlemanly manner, offered the plate to her.
In every move, he exuded a sense of nobility.
Natalie was a superficial woman.
During her school days, many people pursued her. However, it was Cedric’s good looks, height, hands,
legs, and voice–everything about him was perfect in her eyes.
And that feeling… persisted for ten years!
Looking at Irwin’s appealing appearance, she couldn’t help but wonder what woman he might trouble in
the future. Also, would the woman’s feelings would last a lifetime?
“What are you thinking about?”
In her musings, the man had already cut the steak into small pieces and placed it in front of her.
Natalie snapped back to reality. “Sorry.”
“Don’t worry about it!” Irwin reassured.
Caleb watched their interaction silently. This meal was originally a celebration of his successful acquisition of the land next to Dragon Park
However, now it felt like he was a third wheel.
Just as Natalie was about to say something, her phone, which was on the table, vibrated.
Glancing at the screen, she recognized it as Cedric’s number. Since their divorce, she had changed the
name from Darling to nothing at all.
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She picked up the device and tossed it into her bag, not bothering to answer it.
In the next half hour, they mostly discussed the project near Dragon Park, as it was Natalie’s studio
handling the work.
So, her workload was substantial!
Caleb suggested sending someone to assist her studio, and Natalie readily agreed. At this stage, her studio was just starting, and extra help was appreciated.
“That also works. After all, if I hire outside designers, I would be uncertain about their skills for a while. I’m grateful that you’re sending someone to help us,” Natalie said, raising her glass to Caleb.
Initially, this was a problem that had given Karina a headache.
Now, Natalie had effortlessly solved it.
While Natalie was socializing, Cedric was on the verge of exploding.
He
repeatedly called her, but she didn’t answer. Eventually, he had Yuvan check where Natalie was.
However, when Yuvan reported back to Cedric, the rage surged to the top of his head.
She had angered someone to the point they had to be admitted to the hospital, and now she was dining with two men?!
Was there a limit to the things she wouldn’t do?!
When Natalie, Irwin, and Caleb walked out of the restaurant, they saw Cedric descending from the Phantom with an icy demeanor.
His cold eyes were fixed on them when he saw them.
Sensing the tension, Caleb quickly excused himself, “Um… I’ll leave now!”
Clearly, it was not appropriate for him to be involved in this situation. Natalie was already a hot topic outside the circle, and if they started a scene now, who knew what kind of spectacle it would turn into?
He and Irwin had seen the reports today about Natalle. The current situation seemed favorable to Natalie, so he decided not to cause more trouble or be an eyesore.
Irwin nodded. “Alright.”
Thanks for today, Natalie said politely to Caleb
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She acted as if they didn’t see Cedric and extended her hand toward Caleb. Caleb looked at Natalie and
then at her fair hand.
It felt like a hot potato, but he still reached out.
However, i
instead of shaking hands, he just lightly touched it. Even with that small action, he could feel someone trying to burn a hole in his back.
He quickly withdrew his hand.
“Bye now!”
After saying that, Caleb turned and walked away without waiting for Irwin and Natalie’s response. His
hurried steps seemed almost like he was fleeing the scene.
Although Caleb was known to be a bit of a playboy, he still had principles he followed! He wouldn’t touch
a married woman or a woman in a committed relationship!
As for Natalie, a divorced woman… he also wouldn’t touch her!
After Caleb left, Natalie turned to Irwin and said, “You should head back too. Thanks for today.”
“You’re welcome. Can you handle it?”
“Of course!” Natalie replied with a smile.
Her features were naturally beautiful, but the conservative environment in the Johnson family had concealed her beauty for a long time.
Now that she was liberated from that marriage, her beauty was fully revealed!
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