Chapter 457 As Always 

Just as she was about to get into the car, someone forcefully gripped Natalie’s wrist–it was Cedric! 

Suddenly, her vision spun. Before she could react, she was shoved into the car. 

Then came Cedric’s chilling voice, “Stop them!” 

Natalie was speechless and struggled to sit up. She peered through the rear window and immediately saw Irwin and Cedric’s men clashing. 

A dangerous atmosphere filled the confined space, and the car sped off like an arrow released. 

from its bow! 

The scene behind them grew distant and smaller, fading completely after a turn. 

Smack! 

The crisp sound of a slap echoed as it landed fiercely on Cedric’s face. 

The already tense atmosphere grew even colder! 

The driver sensed the imminent danger, and his hands on the steering wheel trembled 

momentarily. However, he quickly regained control, aiming to reach their destination as swiftly 

as possible. 

In the backseat, Natalie stared icily at Cedric, who returned her gaze. However, there was an 

unmistakable pain deep in his eyes. 

Silence persisted between them for what felt like an eternity. 

Neither spoke first. 

The car finally stopped at a European–style mansion, heavily guarded with multiple layers of security 

The driver had already fled 

Cedric stepped out of the car and… extended a warm, inviting hand toward her as he always did. Come on.” 

Natalie retorted coldly, “Take me back!” 

She ignored his outstretched hand completely, 

“Back where? To Simeria? If you mean to Irwin’s side… that’s out of the question!” 

She shouldn’t have come here in the first place. Since she had, he wouldn’t allow her to be by Irwin’s side 

A smirk crept onto Natalie’s face, and she mockingly said, “Seems like you’ve forgotten our conversation at the airport.” 

She locked eyes with Cedric, and the coldness in her gaze was unyielding 

Casually, she remarked, “I’m now Irwin’s fiancee ” 

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“Natalie!” Cedric’s voice resonated with intensified gravity once more 

Natalie retorted, “Do you even have the right to object to it?” 

“Must it be this way?” 

“What’s it to you?” 

“Didn’t you come to Wexford for me?” 

For him?! 

Yes, she had come for him…! 

But that simple phrase carried implications vastly different from what one might understand 

When exactly did things between them evolve to this point? 

Natalie couldn’t quite remember anymore, 

The mocking smile remained on her l*ps as she looked at Cedric. “You’re right. I came just for you!” 

Cedric remained silent, his expression unreadable. 

Her voice carried a seductive yet icy tone. 

And that smile? It was like a sharp blade, slowly but surely piercing Cedric’s heart, causing an unbearable, suffocating pain. 

“Nat, Cedric took a deep breath, “Don’t be with Irwin.” 

“What’s the history between you and Irwin?” Natalie cut straight to the chase, her tone unyielding. 

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