Chapter 456 Irwin, You Shouldn’t Have Involved Her 

When Natalie had confronted him previously, no one truly understood the turmoil raging within 

Irwin. 

He was outwardly calm, yet in reality! 

The instant Natalie turned away, it felt as though a crucial part of his world collapsed. Now, if reconnecting with her meant being used, he would willingly accept such manipulation. 

With a stern face, Cedric approached the two. His gaze was chilling as it fixed upon Natalie. The icy glint in his eyes mirrored the coldness of a glacial peak, sending shivers down one’s spine. 

“Nat, come with me,” he demanded, extending his hand with a forceful undertone. 

Finally, Natalie met his eyes. 

The coldness reflected in her gaze was equally visible. She looked at the hand he offered–a hand that once felt warm and promised a journey towards a liberated future. 

Back then, it was a hand she once trusted implicitly. He made it possible for her to trust him, even 

unconsciously. 

But now? 

When did it start? 

Everything had changed! 

The atmosphere was chilling! Onlookers felt a collective unease, sensing the gravity of the 

situation. 

Then, Natalie unexpectedly chuckled. 

Instead of reaching for Cedric’s hand, she leaned closer to Irwin. “Mr. Johnson, what’s this about? Making a scene in public, especially in front of my fiance? It seems rather inappropriate!” 

Cedric was silent. 

“You’re sending the wrong message,” she added mockingly, each word needling Cedric’s nerves. 

“Natalie!” 

Did she truly grasp the weight of her words? 

Irwin’s fiancee? Did she realize the implications? Even if she was Stephen’s daughter, she 

couldn’t afford all this right now. 

The dynamics of Wexford were vastly different from Simeria or even Verde City. Here, the 

She had no idea what chaos this place held! 

In the past, no matter the challenges or complexities Wexford presented Cedric shielded her from 

its harsh realities. 

The prejudices of the Johnson family and other troubles she had experienced before this paled in comparison! He had always protected the innocence within her world! 

But now… What was she doing?! 

As Cedric’s eyes locked onto Irwin, they gleamed with anger and accusation. 

Did Irwin knowingly drag her into this web? 

“What will it take for you to stop?” Cedric uttered each word with precision and intent. 

At that moment, Natalie detected a trace of… hatred in Cedric’s tone. 

But towards whom? Was it directed at her, or perhaps at Irwin? 

Natalie’s eyes darted to Cedric, but he was looking intently at Irwin. The tension was palpable as the three looked at each other. 

Then, Irwin broke into a smile. 

It was a gentle smile, yet it carried an unsettling danger. 

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Irwin replied dismissively. He firmly grasped Natalie’s 

hand and intertwined their fingers, a gesture that seemed to sear Cedric’s eyes. 

But just as they took a few steps away, Cedric’s voice pierced the silence, “Irwin, you shouldn’t have involved her…“. 

The weight of Cedric’s words was profound, so deep that Natalie couldn’t fully grasp its implications. 

The moment Cedric finished speaking, Natalie felt Irwin’s grip tighten ever so slightly. She glanced at him from the corner of her eyes. 

His seemingly ordinary profile appeared chillingly cold. It was as if Cedric’s words had struck a nerve deep within him