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A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 281-Chaos In the past two years, Natalie discovered a very serious issue–Heather’s temper was not as good as before.
Moreover, Heather was now extremely sensitive She could hardly control her emotions, especially when there was the slightest movement or disturbance around her.
It seemed like she was very nervous…!
“Yes! My vision has greatly improved under your care in the past two years, Aunt!” Natalie quickly added.
“You’re talking nonsense. Do you think I don’t know the condition of your b*dy?” Heather snapped.
“I’m not. I’m telling you the truth!” “I’ve already fired Karina!” Heather exclaimed.
Natalie was speechless. At these words, her heart tightened. She could tell that Heather was genuinely upset this time.
Heather had never personally dismissed a company employee before.
However, this time… Natalie hesitantly looked at Heather.
“Aunt, it’s actually my fault. Don’t blame the people around me!” “If you know it’s your fault, be more careful next time!” “Then, you-” “Nat,” Stephen interrupted her Before Natalie could finish her sentence.
Natalie turned to Stephen, who gestured for her to stay silent. Natalie looked at Stephen and then at Heather.
She knew she couldn’t say anymore, especially when she saw Heather’s expression.
Moreover, it wouldn’t change the outcome.
In Heather’s mind, Karina was Natalie’s personal assistant. The fact that Karina didn’t stop this major incident was enough reason for Heather to take charge of the situation.
If Stephen hadn’t stopped her, Heather would have fired everyone by Natalie’s side!
Wat, don’t blame me for being ruthless. You have to understand that accidents can happen “Yes, I understand.” “Good. Don’t do anything that worries me in the future.” Heather said with a solemn tone. novelbin No one knew how anxious Heather had been when she found out that Natalie had driven in yesterday’s Weather.
Even a person with normal vision would find driving unsafe in such stormy weather!
Although Natalie felt a bit wronged, hearing Heather’s concern and care made it impossible for her to blame the older woman.
Heather had been genuinely scared.
After breakfast, Natalie didn’t immediately go to the company. Instead, Stephen called her to his study.
Natalie and Stephen were the only ones in the study, and he looked at her seriously.
“Your aunt cares about you.” “Yeah, I know.” “I’ve transferred Karina to another branch. As long as she doesn’t appear before Heather, it’s fine.” Natalie breathed a sigh of relief at his words.
Stephen said, “Your aunt has never interfered in the company’s affairs.” Natalie was silent.
That was true!
Heather had never interfered before this.
It showed just how angry Heather was about yesterday’s incident. Thinking about Heather’s excessive protection and concern, Natalie wondered if moving out would be a good idea.
Perhaps it wouldn’t be easy to do so after all.
But in that case, how would Natalie find out anything about Bianca’s whereabouts?
“Uncle “Yes?
there any news about Blanca?!
Natalie wasn’t the only one searching for Bianca. Stephen was also trying to find a way.
However, Bianca seemed to have vanished two years ago from Natalie’s world. No matter how hard they looked, there were no clues or leads.
They didn’t even know if she was alive or dead.
Two years ago, they searched for Bianca for six months without results. It was then they realized it was not a simple case of disappearance and reported it to the police.
But there was no news about her until this day.
Stephen sighed, obviously unsure of how to break the news to Natalie. Seeing her uncle’s expression, Natalie understood the likely outcome.
seemed that onl At the moment, Cedric held information about Bianca.
“Nat, Bianca might have offended someone she shouldn’t have.” “Yeah.” Natalie nodded.
She understood the implication behind Sptehen’s words.
It had been two years since Bianca went missing and her life now was up to fate.
In the past, Natalie never believed in fate.
However, she believed in everything since she woke up in the past and lived life again.
“Uncle.” “What is it?” “Starting tomorrow, I want to stay at the company.” Natalie had thought about it and decided to inform Stephen first.
Stephen was stunned.
Considering how the company had recently secured several major projects and how hard she had been working, Natalie has had it rough recently.
However… living at the company?
“I don’t think your aunt will agree to it.” That was Stephen’s first reaction.
And that was also what Natalie had anticipated. That was the reason she decided to talk to Stephen first As you know, the company has been very busy lately, and there’s also a project we’re That was the truth.
Because of this, she needed to handle it personally.
Stephen wasaware of this matter. However, even if it was busy, not coming back to Lotus Villa was a little… “Did something happen to you recently?!” Stephen was a sensitive person. Natalie suddenly proposing not to return and staying at the company at this time made him somewhat skeptical.
If they were talking about Natalie being busy, she had been in this state for the past two years.
And yet, she had never been like this.
Could it be because…?!
“There’s nothing wrong. Let’s just do it this way until everything in the company is settled, okay?” “It’s unreasonable for you not to return home for that entire period!‘ Natalie had expected this. She knew her excuse wouldn’t work.
“I’ve already decided to do it,” Natalie said firmly.
Stephen was silent.
Did she just make the decision so decisively?
A deep and unreadable expression flickered in Stephen’s eyes. Eventually, he nodded without asking further.
“Fine, but make sure to take the medicine Lydia brings every day.” “Otherwise, your aunt will worry.” “Okay.” Natalie nodded.
She stood up and turned to leave. However, just as she reached the door, Stephen suddenly stopped her.
Nat me distance from Irv for now.
At these words, Natalie shuddered.
She turned around and looked at Stephen in confusion, clearly not expecting him to make such a request.
Stephen continued, “The situation in Simeria is not great right now. It might get chaotic soon, and I don’t want you getting involved in a mess.
Natalie was silent.
She knew what Stephen meant by chaos and had already sensed it.
After all, Regal Horizons International stood at a certain height in Simeria. So, it was easy to sense any changes in the country at such a height “Okay.” After a moment of thought, she nodded to Stephen and left.
Once Stephen was left alone in the study, the man’s eyes became sharp and filled with endless.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 282- Not the Obedient Girl Anymore Sure enough, Karina was no longer there.
The only person who came to pick up Natalie was Leon. When she arrived at the company, Wendy was already waiting for her.
Judging by Wendy’s appearance, she had already taken over Karina’s work.
“Ms. Walker!
“Yeah?” “In the future, you mustn’t drive, okay?” Wendy pleaded with Natalie.
In the office, Wendy was known for her tough personality. So, for her to say something like this indicated that she also knew the reason why Karina had left.
Everyone around her was giving her nervous looks. It was as if Natalie’s eyes were a danger to herself.
“I got it.” “No, that’s not enough! You have to promise!” “Okay, I promise,” Natalie said with a smile.
Wendy thought Karina had really been fired. In reality, Stephen had transferred her elsewhere when he got news of what had happened.
“What’s the schedule for today?” “There’s a meeting in ten minutes. I’ll be handling your schedule from now on.” Apparently, they were trying to prevent her from driving alone.
Natalie had to admit that the people around her were excessively worried about her.
“Okay, I’ll follow your lead,” Natalie replied.
To reassure those around her, she compromised on everything..
The whole morning, Natalie didn’t come out of the meeting room. She finally emerged at noon.
When Wendy saw the lavender in Natalle’s office her mind went blank.
dispose of it immediately!” the hell put it here? More importantly, weren’t there many security layers in Regal ions Internal Soul? Did this person have some extraordinary abilities?
“You don’t like it?” A man’s voice came from the lounge area as Wendy touched the flowers.
Wendy and Natalie looked towards the lounge and saw Cedric in a well–tailored suit. His imposing figure and refined features were still the same, but there was something different from two years ago.
The air around him had changed!
Wendy glanced at Natalie.
“You’re dismissed for now.” “Yes, ma’am.” Wendy nodded.
When she turned around, she made sure to take the lavender with her. She knew that Natalie detested everything related to Cedric. As a special assistant, she naturally had to do her best.
Only Natalie and Cedric were left in the office, and Cedric’s expression didn’t look particularly good due to what happened earlier.
“How did you get in?” Natalie asked, obviously unhappy about the situation.
As she spoke, she picked up the office phone.
Cedric looked at her with a cold gaze and said nothing.
Meanwhile, Natalie spoke into the phone, “Change all the personnel in the security department today!” There was anger in her tone, and even through the phone, the she spoke to could feel the pressure.
“Yes, ma’am. We’ll handle it right away!” The call ended, and the office fell silent.
person Natalie glanced at Cedric without a word. However, the recent phone call had already conveyed how she felt about him.
“It seems that you’ve changed quite a bit,” Cedric said as he sat on the nearby sofa.
Natalie looked at him and said, “I’ve already informed Uncle that I’ll be moving out of Lotus: Villa starting tomorrow.” Very well.
“Now, can you tell me Bianca’s whereabouts?” Cedric was silent.
A her words, a hint of darkness flashed in his eyes. With a bitter smile, he said. “You’re no “Cedric!” “She’s not in immediate danger!” “Where is she?” Natalie’s tone became more grave.
Not in immediate danger?!
Even if Bianca was having a bad time, that alone was unacceptable to her.
But now, Cedric was saying that Bianca was not in immediate danger?!
“Come live with me in Peach Garden.” “You…” Live in Peach Garden? With him?
At this moment, Cedric’s proposal seemed like a joke to Natalie.
How could she possibly agree?
“Things between us ended a long time ago. Do you need a reminder of how it happened?” she said.
“Have you forgotten?” “What?” “I’m a shameless man when it comes to you.” Natalie was speechless.
He said that with a straight face!
The worst part was, she couldn’t refute it.
It was a fact that he was truly an extremely shameless person right now!
Such shamelessness was truly detestable.
Cedric looked at Natalie and said, “You saw Irwin yesterday, didn’t you?” “What are you trying to do?” In these two years, you’ve seen Irwin 208 times What?
at would make it two hundred and eight day” echiest she didn’t even know she had seen Irwin so many times!
so many times! yum Of course, they both lived in Simeria, so frequently meeting each other was normal.
But the key was this number.
How did he investigate this?
“Stay with me for two hundred and eight days, and I’ll tell you Bianca’s whereabouts.” “Cedric, I think you’re beyond insane!” At this moment, merely calling him shameless was insufficient to describe him. However, there was nothing playful about the man’s expression.
Natalie looked at Cedric in frustration. The anger in her eyes was completely undeniable.
Cedric continued, “Of course, I will ensure that Bianca lives during this time.” Natalie was silent.
Upon hearing his words, her heart tightened. So, Cedric knew Bianca’s whereabouts. Not only that, it sounded like Bianca wasn’t doing well!
“Where is she?” Natalie demanded angrily.
“The choice is in your hands.” “Cedric!” “You don’t have to choose, but you probably won’t have the chance to find Bianca’s b*dy in the end.” Natalie was silent.
Cedric had already stood up, looking down at her His gaze, like that of a king, stared earnestly at Natalie.
Under the weight of his serious gaze, Natalie felt her heart constrict painfully.
“Consider it carefully.” Having said that, Cedric turned and left without waiting for Natalie’s response.
Natalie couldn’t hide the coldness in her gaze when the door closed behind him!
She had to admit that the information Cedric had given her made her heart clench painfully. Where was Bianca? What was she facing now?
Flashes of memories crossed her mind. She recalled those years of Blanca being land to her. Every thine Natalie faced difficulties, it was in Bianca’s embrace that she found solace.
+25 BONUS Just then, someone knocked on the door. The sound interrupted her thoughts, and she returned to her senses.
“Come in!” Wendy’s gaze fell on Natalie’s somewhat pale face, and she asked in concern, “Are you okay?” “I’m fine. What’s the matter?” “The Entes family’s fifth son sent you an invitation. There’s a banquet tonight, and you must attend.” The Entes family’s fifth son!
He had invited her for dinner before, but she hadn’t gone.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 283- A Sensitive Person In the Entes family, the fifth and sixth sons each held half of the power and control.
Natalie had previously secured a project with the sixth son. Perhaps due to the relatively good cooperation, the fifth son took the initiative to extend an olive branch!
Natalie glanced at Wendy. “How are the relationships between the sons in the Entes family?” Wendy replied, “The relationship between the fifth and sixth sons has never been good.” Never been good?
In that case… “Decline it.” If the fifth and the sixth sons didn’t have a good relationship, there were only a few possibilities as to why the fifth son would approach Natalie soon after she secured a project with the sixth son.
What if it was due to some internal dispute among these prominent families?
In the past two years, Natalie had witnessed the turbulent undercurrents between large families.
She had skillfully avoided getting involved on many occasions.
Of course, when necessary, she could be quite firm!
Just like now.
She had already rejected an invitation from the Entes family’s fifth son once. Now that he was trying again, she would have to be even more assertive.
Wendy nodded. “Alright.” There were files piled up like mountains on Natalie’s desk, and it was a sight she had grown accustomed to.
At noon, she expected Lydia or Xyla to deliver her medicine. However, to Natalie’s surprise, Heather came personally.
“Aunt, why are you here?” Natalie felt a headache coming on when she saw Heather. She quickly tried to recall if she had done something to worry the older woman this morning.
But she hadn’t!
Instead, Heather handed her a key.
“What’s this?” Natalie asked.
“This is the key to Hillside Villa.” “Huh?” “I neglected to consider “Aunt, it’s not like that!” t young people nowadays don’t like to live with their elders.” “Come back every weekend to see me, hmm? This is the most compromise I can make.” Heather ignored Natalie’s attempt to explain. When Stephen mentioned to her that Natalie intended to stay at the company due to work lately, she interpreted it as a generation gap.
This assumption placed pressure on Natalie. She stiffened at Heather’s words, completely unsure how to react.
‘Aunt… “Child, your uncle and I are your family. We have so many properties! Why would you want to stay at the company?” It wasn’t like that! Natalie didn’t want to do that either!
But Natalie couldn’t say that right now.
It was fortunate that Heather chose to interpret it this way, which relieved some of the pressure on Natalie.
Well, since Heather put it that way….
Natalie nodded. “Thank you, Aunt!” There were some things that Natalie still needed to settle, so she also couldn’t explain them at this point.
Staying apart from Stephen and Heather would allow Natalie to deal with certain matters more easily. It would also bring peace of mind when Natalie was done “I’ve already arranged for Lydia and Xyla to go over. Everything there is taken care of.” “Alright. Thank you, Aunt.” Apart from expressing her gratitude, Natalle didn’t know what else to say at this moment. In any case, she was deeply moved by Heather’s understanding.
Heather took Natalie’s hand and said sincerely, as long as you’re well, I can give you anything you want As long as Natalie was fine, everything would be okay.
Heather’s words were filled with emotion, and it startled Natalie.
She knew that since Winona’s incident two years ago, Heather rarely mentioned Winona. However, she could feel that Heather had transferred much of the love she had for Winona onto her.
This emotional shift made Natalie feel both helpless and somewhat bitter.
Natalie still didn’t know what Winona had done to have caused Stephen and Heather such heartbreak. Even now, they were reluctant to mention Winona. It had become a taboo within the Jarvis family.
No one dared to bring it up.
“Aunt.” “Yes?” “What happened to Winnie?” Natalie asked, holding Heather’s hand.
Natalie clearly saw this ongoing conflict as something that needed resolution, and she intended to persuade Heather.
However, when she mentioned Winona, Heather’s expression instantly changed.
In an unpleasant tone, Heather said, “Nat, don’t mention her again!” “What happened?” “Why do you and Uncle-” “Nat!” novelbin Natalie fell silent at Heather’s sudden solemn tone.
Heather felt Natalie’s unease, so she patted the back of Natalie’s hand and said, “All of that is in the past. We don’t want to bring it up again, understand?” In the past?
But that was their daughter!
Could they really move past it by just saying it was in the past? Natalie felt uncomfortable about it, but she didn’t want to press further after seeing Heather’s state.
Enough of that, okay? Drink your medicine.” Okay Since Heather was personally here, Natalie couldn’t pretend to drink it. So, she obediently tilted her head back and drank all the medicine.
While watching Natalie drink the medicine, Heather added, “These medicines not only regulate your b*dy but are also good for your eyes.” “I’m more interested in knowing how long I have to take these medicines!” Indeed, these bitter medicines were a constant presence in Natalie’s memory. She had been taking them at all times over the past two years, and she still didn’t know what ailment she had.
In any case, if Heather asked her to take it, she had to take it. If she didn’t, Heather would nag. And when Heather got anxious, she might even cry.
“That depends on your health,” Heather said.
Every time this question came up, Heather always gave the same answer. Over time, Natalie didn’t bother asking again.
In any case, Stephen and Heather wouldn’t harm her.
When Heather returned from the company, Stephen saw she was carrying a thermos and asked, “Did you go there yourself?” “Yeah.” “You know, Nat is sensitive by nature,” Stephen remarked.
After all, Natalie had grown up in that kind of environment. Not being sensitive wasn’t an option for someone raised in such conditions.
Heather grumbled as she sat down beside him, “I know. I just want her to feel more comfortable, you know?” Heather really cared about Natalie and was reluctant to let her leave Lotus Villa. But since Natalie felt restricted while living with them, it was better to let her live elsewhere.
But considering Natalie’s health… “I’m just worried about her!” Heather’s tone was filled with concern.
Lydia and Xyla have already gone to take care of her, haven’t they?” Stephen asked.
No, I’m still worried. From now on, I’ll be at Hillside Villa during the day.” that will make Nat more nervous,” Stephen washed.
worried that the malds won’t take good care of her health Her b*dy is fragileright now Over the past two years, Heather put a lot of effort into improving Natalie’s health.
It was evident that Natalie also felt better mentally now. This was due to the people around her investing a considerable amount of effort into ensuring her well–being.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 284-I’m Pregnant In the afternoon, Natalie once again spent her time in a meeting.
After the meeting, Wendy came to report to her when Natalie exited the conference room.
“Ms. Walker.
“What is it?” “There’s a Ms. Morgan here to see you!” Natalie was silent.
Ms. Morgan?!
Karina Had probably already explained the relationships among those in Verde City to Wendy before leaving.
But the way Wendy was behaving… “You…” “Do you want to meet her? If not, I’ll make her leave.” Wendy’s character was quite straightforward, but strangely, such a personality didn’t make people dislike her.
Natalie sighed and said, “Let her in.” “Do you really want to see her?” “What? Are you really thinking of chasing her away for me?” Natalie said as she glanced at Wendy.
Wendy grumbled, “Isn’t she acting all high and mighty? Why doesn’t she know her place? How dare she come here to see you?” Indeed, Isabella didn’t know her place.
“Go ahead” Yes, ma’am.” Wendy left. In a few minutes, Isabella arrived.
Lily followed behind her, and Isabella had a white silk scarf covering her eyes. She looked. delicate and pitiful no matter how one looked at her.
Natalie had to admit that Isabella had perfect proportions for her tall figure. It made Natalie envious. If Isabella hadn’t wasted time dealing with Natalie, perhaps she would be standing at It was a pity that Isabella had wasted her efforts.
“Lily, stay outside.
“Yes, ma’am.” Lily helped Isabella sit on the sofa and gave Natalie a wary look. She treated Natalie as if she were a ferocious beast that could tear Isabella apart at any moment.
Of course, to Isabella, Natalie really was one.
After Natalie and Isabella were left alone, Natalie said, “So tell me, what do you want from me?
“You’re really lucky!” Isabella glared in Natalie’s direction and gritted her teeth.
Natalie played with her precious pen in her hand. When she heard Isabella say this, she raised her eyebrows and smiled.
“You must really want to see me cl “Of course.
now, don’t you?” “But you should be grateful that you’re a blind person who can’t see anything now.” If she could see… Hah…!
Having experienced so much with Cedric by her side, she naturally knew how it felt to be jealous when someone had a better fortune.
That jealousy not only harmed others but also burned oneself.
“You’re now the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons International. We share the same blood, but our destinies are worlds apart.” “You’re wrong. We’re different!” Natalie said without hesitation.
When Isabella heard this, her face instantly turned pale. Although Natalie didn’t explicitly say it, she also knew what Natalie meant.
Isabella’s heart pounded wildly in her chest. After taking a deep breath, she said, “You’re already high and mighty now. Why do you still need to hurt me with your words?” “Fine. Then tell me, what did you come here for today?” Hurt her with words?
Did Isabella think that Natalie did it on purpose?
never actively hurt anyone, but it was a different story when it came to Isabella:
The grievances between them couldn’t be solved just because Isabella had a pitiful appearance.
“You have everything now. Why do you still want. him?!” Him… Cedric!
Natalie chuckled. Listening to Isabella’s words was like hearing the world’s biggest joke.
And it was indeed a colossal joke for her.
“Want?” Natalie sarcastically repeated the word.
Before Isabella could respond, she continued, “It’s been two years, right?” Isabella remained silent.
“You plotted against us and caused us to separate. But I’ve been gone for a full two years, and he hasn’t married you. Why is that?” Isabella’s already unpleasant expression sank even further when she heard Natalie’s words.
Natalie had indeed changed.
Actually, she changed a long time ago!
Natalie seemed like a completely different person in and outside of marriage!
When Natalie was still married to Cedric, Isabella could still hurt her.
However, now…!
Even in words, no one could take advantage of Natalie!
“If that’s all you’re here for today, Isabella, I’ll make it clear to you. Even if things between Cedric and me were impossible, whether you can marry him is another matter. Once…” When Natalie got to this point, she suddenly paused. Then, she laughed more mockingly.
“I overestimated you!” At that time, Natalie was so meticulous! She was restless, constantly thinking about ending her marriage, especially after she was reborn!
She was only obsessed with breaking free from the past.
Cedric would rather stay in prison than enjoy your tender loving care in these two years. It seems you’re not that important to him after all, hmm?” “Natalie!” Finally Natalie’s words provoked Isabella enough to get a reaction from her.
Natalie was now the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons International, and her words were sharper than before.
Each word she spoke left no room for retort.
Although Isabella hated Natalie to the core, there was nothing she could say to refute Natalie’s words at this time.
Natalie was truly ruthless.
“What, is what I said not the truth?” “Why do you have to humiliate me like this?” “Humiliate?” When she heard these two words, Natalie’s smile grew even wider. Even though Isabella couldn’t see anything now, her senses were sharp enough to almost feel the acidity in Natalie’s eyes directed at her.
Isabella was acting just like how Natalie had expected her to!
At this moment, Natalie looked at Isabella with eyes as sharp as a hawk, accompanied by a strong sense of mockery.
“Compared to what you’ve done to me, this little humiliation is nothing!” That was right!
While Natalie was a generous person, it didn’t mean she didn’t hold grudges.
Everything Isabella did to her in both lifetimes was like a brand that was deeply engraved in her heart.
What was this small humiliation that Isabella was enduring now compared to that?
Once, Natalie even heard how Isabella insulted her mother.
Thinking of what happened in the past, Isabella looked toward Natalie and said urgently, “Tell me, what will happen after you’ve driven me to death?” “Nothing!” Natalie said without hesitation.
Isabella was speechless.
Nothing?!
It seemed like everything Natalie said was true. Even when Isabella blinded herself to frame Natalie, nothing happened to Natalle in the end.
here were too many people protecting her.
‘You should leave. Things between us don’t have to be this way.
“Leave him!” Isabella said through gritted teeth, “You shouldn’t be saying those words to me!” “I’m pregnant!” Natalie fell silent.
Isabella’s sudden words made Natalie’s expression change for an instant, but it was just a moment.
The sharpness in her eyes became even colder.
Natalie suddenly recalled a similar scene in her previous life.
Now, Isabella sat in the darkness and announced her pregnancy to Natalie.
In her previous life, Natalie had been the one to sit in the darkness and hear Isabella announce her pregnancy.
“Rest assured, I’ll make sure the child in your belly knows what kind of person their mother is, Natalie said coldly
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 285- The Puppet Master When Isabella heard Natalie’s words, she stiffened and turned pale.
At this moment, Isabelle pondered a question in her mind.
Was she the devil in Natalie’s world, or was Natalie the devil in Isabella’s world?
She had always been intent on destroying Natalie’s life.
However, Natalie seemed more like a nightmare and a devil in Isabella’s life now!
“Go back and take good care of yourself. Don’t let the child in your belly be scared prematurely. After all, I have no goodwill towards you,” Natalie said coldly.
Her coldness made Isabella keenly feel her hostility. There was even a sense of dread creeping up her spine.
Yes, dread! novelbin Isabella stood up with clenched fists as she trembled. Looking towards Natalie, she finally hissed through gritted teeth, “Natalie, just you wait! Things between you and Cedric are impossible!” Natalie remained silent. Obviously, she didn’t want to dwell too much on this issue. These matters had ended for her long ago and were meaningless.
Isabella groped her way to the door. However, being in an unfamiliar place, she couldn’t find it. She bumped into the coffee table’s corner several times or collided with the sofa and stumbled on the ground awkwardly.
Natalie coldly watched her every move.
Isabella screamed hysterically and even resorted to hitting herself in anger. Evidently, Isabella didn’t want to display such a disheveled appearance in front of Natalie, but she was powerless to do anything right now.
This sense of helplessness fueled Isabella’s self–loathing.
Natalie showed no inclination to help Isabella in her sorry state. It was like watching herself in her previous life when Isabella had stolen her eyes.
And now, just like Natalie’s former self, Isabella thrashed and struggled in the darkness, helpless and frantic.
At that time, Natalle had screamed in despair in the darkness but got no response from the heavens or the earth In the end, she struggled helplessly in the raging fire After thirty minutes, Isabella was in a sorry state and covered in sweat.
When Wendy entered with some documents, Natalie finally said, “Bring in the woman who came with her.” “Yes, ma’am.” Wendy gave Isabella a cold glance and then left.
Lily quickly entered.
Seeing Isabella in such a sorry state, Lily glared at Natalie fiercely, “What have you done to her?!” “Lily.” “Let’s go!” Upon hearing Lily’s voice, Isabella felt like she had caught a lifeline. Though she usually detested Lily, she didn’t want to stay here for even a moment longer!
She just wanted to leave this place quickly.
Lily approached with concern. “Miss.” She grabbed Isabella’s hand.
At this moment, it seemed like Isabella had found guidance. Her previously frenzied emotions also stabilized. Lily glared fiercely at Natalie and then led Isabella away.
As they reached the doorway, Natalie finally asked, “Isabella, do you regret it?” Isabella halted in her tracks.
Regret?
Although Natalie didn’t explicitly mention what she was referring to, Isabella understood.
Natalie was asking about the incident with her eyes.
At that time, Cedric was about to discover that Isabella had been pretending to be blind to frame Natalie.
She had been too naive back then.
Isabella thought that all she had to do was make it the truth, and Natalie wouldn’t be able to. escape Cedric’s clutches!
However, she had overestimated Ivan’s importance to Cedric and underestimated Natalie’s position in Cedric’s heart.
Cedric’s hesitation had given Natalie the time she needed to escape, ultimately leading to the Now… How much time had passed?
How long had she been in this darkness?
It had been so long that she had gradually become accustomed to this darkness.
However, when Natalie asked the question, Isabella’s heart still tightened.
She admitted, “I do.” Yes, she regretted it.
Even though she had grown accustomed to this darkness, when asked whether she regretted using her eyes to deceive Natalie, her answer would always be yes.
Only those truly in the darkness would understand… Darkness was not as simple as closing one’s eyes.
The most terrifying part was when nothing was visible, even when one opened their eyes.
After Isabella left, Natalie sat in her office with a cold look on her face.
Wendy asked, “Are you just going to let her go like that?” Clearly, those around Natalie wished she had torn apart those from Verde City who had plotted against her.
Natalie glanced at Wendy. “Do you think I caused her to be in that state just now?” “Didn’t you?” Natalie frowned. Wendy instantly realized her mistake. “You’re not such a person, Ms. Walker!
She did it to herself!” “It is indeed a case of reaping what she sawed,” Natalie said without elaborating, picking up some documents.
“I’ve gotten the results about that matter,” Wendy said.
“Which matter?” Natalie didn’t catch on for a moment, considering the numerous events that had transpired recently. There was so much happening that she was unsure how to react.
Wendy waited a while before explaining. “The matter about the company that recently went public, Palm Pearl- That company?
Undeniably, the people behind it had some skills. Establishing a company within such a short period and then directly going public required substantial resources.
Simeria had only a few prominent families, and even fewer stood at the pinnacle.
But Natalie hadn’t heard anything about it!
If it was someone she typically came into contact with, there was no reason why she wouldn’t have received any information.
So, who was behind this?
“Have you identified the person behind it?” Natalie inquired.
“Yes, ma’am.” “Who is it?” “Mr. Johnson!” “Cedric?!” Natalie frowned, and her heart seemed to skip a beat at that moment.
Wendy nodded. “Yes, ma’am. It’s him!” When it came to Cedric, Natalie was not the only one who felt unnerved by him. Wendy also felt a bit uneasy when she discovered this matter It was clear that he had done everything to target Natalie.
Natalie didn’t respond immediately, and Wendy continued, “I have to say, ma’am… It seems. your former husband has capabilities you might not fully understand.” This level of influence… It was way beyond what Cedric had displayed when he was only in charge of Johnson Enterprise!
Natalie glanced at Wendy, her expression turning somewhat grim. Wendy thought she might have said something wrong, but Natalie didn’t dwell on this matter.
Nevertheless, Wendy’s words were true.
Natalie really didn’t have a comprehensive understanding of Cedric’s past. She had seen him primarily as someone associated with only Johnson Enterprise and nothing further.
Now, as Wendy pointed out, Cedric was operating on entirely different levels.
Johnson Enterprise might be nothing more than small stone in his hands.
There was one thing Natalie couldn’t quite fathom, though.
Back when the Johnson family was in internal conflict, why did Cedric and Rebecca suffer so much to push out the branch families if he was so capable?
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 286-Skilled Demeanor It turned out she had never truly understood him!
When Natalie had been by his side, the deeply furrowed brows she used to see probably weren’t solely due to the Johnson family’s internal conflicts. novelbin There could have been something deeper behind it.
“Ms. Walker, are you alright?” Wendy looked at Natalie with concern.
Natalie had been with Cedric for ten years. Now, Natalie realized that the person beside her in bed wasn’t what she had perceived all along.
It was normal for anyone to be unable to accept it, right?
However, Wendy was overthinking it.
After all, Natalie had seen Cedric’s venomous side. What did these things behind him matter?
“Why wouldn’t I be?” Natalie glanded at Wendy, realizing at that moment that she didn’t have many useful people around her.
Stephen had reassigned Karina.
Zane had taken an extended leave!
With only Wendy around, Natalie couldn’t help but feel a sense of… “Ms. Walker?” Seeing Natalie in a daze, Wendy called out to her, snapping her back to reality.
Natalie’s gaze sharpened as she looked at Wendy She said, “Wendy, I have a challenging task for you.” “What is it?” “I need to know all the business connections Cedric has.” Yes, what other businesses were involved?
It seemed that knowing about Johnson Enterprise was only scratching the surface.
Was it the same for Palm Pearl Inc.?
Yes, that must be it.
Upon hearing this, Wendy’s expression noticeably stiffened. Natalie sensed her unease and furrowed lier brows “Is it difficult?” “Yes, ma’am.” Natalie sighed.
This girl…!
But then, Wendy continued, “When I looked into Palm Pearl, I actually checked out some. things about Mr. Johnson. However, it’s strange.” “What’s strange?” “There were many things that I was blocked out of, making it impossible for us to probe further.” Impossible to probe?
What exactly did Cedric have behind him?
Before Natalie could speak, Wendy continued, “And the situation in Verde City is also strange.” “Oh?” “Two years ago, he was clearly convicted there. But just before he came to Simeria, his case. was suddenly overturned, and all charges were dropped.” There was clear astonishment in Wendy’s tone.
Natalie had previously learned from Leon that he had trouble investigating things in Verde City. So, what Wendy discovered would have been irrelevant to Leon.
However, when Natalie heard this seemingly irrelevant information, she was shaken.
“All of them?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Do you think Mr. Johnson was framed two years ago? There must have been some reason, perhaps he did it intentionally!” Given the current circumstances, Cedric clearly had a way to escape that predicament the entire time.
But back then, he just abandoned it all?!
Indeed, he abandoned everything!
от According to the current situation, If Cedric wasn’t as lifeless as he had been in prison, no one could have compelled him to do what he did.
+25 BONUS “And when Zane and Dylan from Mr. Frazier’s side were investigating, he didn’t stop them, 50…!
So what?
Natalie’s complexion changed when Wendy didn’t continue her sentence upon seeing Natalie’s bad mood.
But Natalie had to admit that Wendy spoke the truth.
Under what circumstances would a person give up resistance? Probably when they had already given up on life.
Back then, Natalie was gone.
On the surface, Cedric seemed to treat everything else as more important than Natalie. But when she was really gone… He…!
What followed was self–evident.
up on life.
Though it might seem laughable and even despicable now for Cedric to realize his true feelings back then, Wendy couldn’t find any other reason for Cedric to have given “Leave for now,” Natalie said.
She didn’t want to continue the conversation at this point. She didn’t want to hear anything more.
Wendy wanted to say something else, but seeing Natalie’s expression, she knew it was better to stay silent now.
Finally nodding, Wendy said, “Alright.” Wendy left, leaving Natalie alone in the office.
The sound of a lighter flicking and a cigarette being lit echoed in the room. Natalie took several deep puffs before extinguishing it in the ashtray, suppressing the heaviness in her chest.
Chaos… Everything was truly chaotic.
This kind of chaos made Natalie feel irritated.
Now Forget about not fully understanding Cedric Irwin, Stephen, Heather, they were all hiding something… Even she had somehow started wearing a mask when interacting with everyone by her side. It was as if protecting her heart was equivalent to protecting herself.
+25 BONUS “How pathetic,” Natalie sarcastically murmured, pressing the cigarette butt into the ashtray.
The phone rang just as she was about to pick up some documents.
Glancing at the number, she noted it was Cedric.
She didn’t want to answer.
But thinking about how Cedric now held information about the most crucial person to her, Natalie reluctantly answered.
“Hello.” “Come out, or should I come up to find you?” Natalie was silent.
Natalie frowned at Cedric’s interruption. Whenever she was working in the past two years, the thing she detested most was someone interrupting her.
And now, Cedric… Natalie took a deep breath. “I’m working!” “You’re now the deputy CEO of Regal Horizons. Whether I go up or you come down, it makes no difference!” “I’m very busy!” Natalie gritted her teeth.
What was this man thinking?
However, it made sense. In the past, Johnson Enterprise seemed like a toy in his hands.
He had been busy back then, but it probably wasn’t the same as her right now. So, he probably couldn’t comprehend her feelings right now.
Beep! Beep!
She thought he would continue making a fuss on the phone, but all she heard was the sound of the call being disconnected Natalle tossed her phone onto the desk and muttered angrily, “What a lunatic!” Wasn’t Cedric just crazy?
Those people who hung around him needed to be extremely generous, or else they wouldn’t be able to handle the constant stimulation.
She thought Cedric would give up.
She was wrong +25 BONUS That man always did as he pleased.
No matter what she was doing or her difficulties, Cedric never considered it.
Not even five minutes later, he arrived.
There was an unpleasant look on his face!
“Why did you do that!?” The man stood at the door, and the cold air around him seemed somewhat restrained.
If it wasn’t, Natalie’s office might be frozen by now.
His inexplicable words left Natalie completely puzzled.
“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.” Natalie took out a cigarette and lit it, showing familiar case with how easily she did it.
Watching her smoke, Cedric frowned, and the annoyance in his eyes grew stronger.
In the past, Natalie was a demure lady. Forget about smoking. Even a sip of red wine would feel like an assault on her senses!
But now, she probably wouldn’t flinch at any alcohol.
Especially seeing her smoke like this, it was obvious that she did it on a regular basis.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 287-Because You Owe Her Cedric looked at Natalie in a way that showed he could barely tolerate what she was doing.
He approached her, snatched the cigarette she had only smoked halfway, and forcefully stubbed it into the ashtray.
“Smoking is bad for your health!” His tone was less than pleasant.
The familiarity of his words hit her.
Natalie suddenly remembered saying the same thing to Cedric before. Now, he had thrown the words back at her.
Ignoring Cedric, she lit another cigarette.
Seeing her like this, a turbulent emotion surged in the man. He took away the lit cigarette, along with the whole pack.
“Are you here just to control me?” Natalie finally lost control and exclaimed. She glared at Cedric, the coldness in her eyes piercing.
That word, ‘control,‘ was immensely significant for both of them.
When Natalie married him, she had nothing. She didn’t have a family or guardian. As her husband, he assumed the responsibility of not only a husband when he married her but also that of a guardian–she was his dependent.
It showed just what kind of role Cedric played in Natalie’s world at that time.
However, now… “Yes, I’m here to control you!” Cedric declared seriously, facing Natalie’s cold gaze.
The words made Natalie scoff. The irony in her laughter was not lost on Cedric.
“Fine, tell me, what right do you have to do so?” she retorted.
“Nat.” “It’s over, do you understand? It’s been over for a long time!” Things between them had ended a long time ago.
These words weighed heavily on Cedric’s mind. Each word pierced painfully into his heart. It was an ache that was suffocating They stared at each other, and Natalie’s eyes were cold and distant.
Cedric took a deep breath and suppressed the heaviness in his chest.
He stated, “I told you, I’m shameless.” Natalie remained silent.
“Don’t bother saying it’s over. It’s a waste of breath!” “Cedric!” “By the way, tell your people to stop investigating. Palm Pearl belongs to me. I’m the one who snatched those projects from Premier Garden Corporation and Imperial Luster.” “You…” Natalie looked at Cedric, dumbfounded. She wanted to say something about his words. However, as Cedric had stated, he was a shameless man.
At this moment, anything she said would be in vain.
The man added coldly, “In the future, if you want to know something, just ask me directly. I won’t hide it from you. Why go through such trouble behind my back?” He wouldn’t hide it from her?
The crucial question was, was there any trust between them?
The answer was no.
Somewhere along the way, trust had disappeared “Even if you’re willing to tell me, I might not believe it,” Natalie responded without hesitation.
Cedric simply looked at her. At this moment, a deep sense of helplessness flashed in his She didn’t trust him… Yes, she just didn’t trust him.
eyes.
He wasn’t sure when this lack of trust started. The woman who once wholeheartedly relied on him now went to great lengths to stand at the pinnacle without relying on anyone.
Cedric had never anticipated this side of Natalie Not even the people who knew her well had. “Is there anything else? I have a meeting to attend,” Natalie said in an ice–cold tone.
Cedric snapped back to reality, suddenly remembering why he had come here. Yet, this unexpected visit made him reevaluate Natalie, realizing that she was no longer the Natalle he once knew.
Standing up, he walked towards the door. “In the future, don’t make things difficult for Natalie remained silent. The atmosphere around her instantly turned cold.
Was this the main purpose of his visit? Why bother? Why not be straightforward? Why put on a pretense of caring so much about Natalie?
How pathetic!
As Cedric opened the door, Natalie said in an icy tone, her away.” since you care so much about her,!
Her tone was cold, and there was an endless calm within that coldness. She spoke as if there were no connections between them.
Cedric had asked Natalie to move to Peach Garden.
He had asked her to spend the same amount of time with him that she had spent with Irwin in those two years.
However, Isabella had informed Natalie that she was pregnant!
And now, Cedric once again told her not to make things difficult for Isabella.
Did he think he was a king sitting on a throne, enjoying all the benefits without a care in the world?
“You know, this is Simeria. This is my turf. It’s easy for me to make things difficult for her!” Natalie continued coldly, “And you can’t stop me.” Though her tone was calm, it was more dangerous than ever.
Cedric turned around, meeting her dangerous gaze. At this moment, Natalie’s words were undoubtedly true. She could do anything she said she would.
The terrifying extent of the current Natalie was self–evident.
A chill crept into the man’s eyes. Watching the woman before him, it seemed like he had never truly known her.
Perhaps this was her inherent nature, and it wasn’t because someone had forced her to act this way!
“What’s the matter? Don’t believe me?” Seeing how the man kept silent, Natalie’s l*ps curled into a dangerous smile. Under the man’s watchful gaze, Natalie picked up her phone and dialed a number.
Someone quickly answered on the other end, and Natalle said, “I want the whereabouts of a “Natalie!” Cedric gritted his teeth.
He approached her swiftly and seized the phone from Natalie’s hand before she could say anything more to the person on the other end.
He forcefully smashed the phone to the ground. A restrained anger in his eyes began to spread, and it was about to erupt!
“Are you serious? Do you even know what you’re doing?” he questioned furiously.
“Of course, I know!” “of Natalie naturally understood her own actions. However, she added, “Do you know what you’re doing?!” Her sharp gaze met the man’s angry eyes, and her tone was unusually sharp.
She knew precisely what she was doing, but did Cedric?
Cedric stared at her, holding her gaze.
Gradually, the anger in his eyes dissipated.
“Don’t lay a hand on her again,” he warned.
“Give me a reason!” Natalie demanded.
Cedric was silent. He looked at the seriousness and sharpness in Natalie’s eyes. The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he seemed to have trouble voicing them.
Ultimately, he took a deep breath and said, “Because you owe her.” Natalie’s mind went blank She stood up and grabbed Cedric’s collar, and there was an unprecedented rage in “Fine! Why don’t you go back and calculate just how much I owe her?!”
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 288-Urgent Business Trip Cedric left.
It felt like a fight was about to break out between him and Natalie regarding whether Natalie owed Isabella anything!
Natalie owed Isabella?!
Ever since Isabella appeared in her world, Cedric had been using the excuse that Natalie owed her…!
“Are you okay?” Wendy asked when she entered the room, looking at Natalie in concern.
Natalie glanced at Wendy. She shook her head as she snapped back to reality.
“I’m fine. Is he gone?” “He left a while ago. He looked quite angry.” Angry?
Natalie sneered.
“Ms. Morgan caused some trouble, didn’t she?” Wendy asked.
“Obviously. It would be unlike her not to take advantage of the situation when she left in such a disheveled state earlier,” Natalie said disdainfully.
That was a fact.
Even if Natalie had done nothing to Isabella, Cedric would always remember Natalie as the person who had nearly killed Isabelle in the past “Isn’t she tired of this?” Wendy remarked.
Isabella might not be tired, but everyone else involved was.
Natalie smiled at Wendy’s words. “What does she have to be tired about?” “But, Wendy…” At this point, Natalie suddenly looked at Wendy.
“What is it, ma’am?” “Do you think an illegitimate child should enjoy equal inheritance rights?” “I don’t think so, but the law might say otherwise,” Wendy replied with a touch of discontent.
Natalie fell silent Indeed!
After experiencing that turmoil and learning about her parents‘ relationship, Isabella, just like her mother, shouldn’t have any right to claim any part of the inheritance.
That was Natalie’s opinion.
The possessions of Natalie’s parents belonged to them and should be shared between their family. In the end, Natalie’s mother settled everything before her death. She had practically used it all on Natalie.
However, Isabella’s mother and Isabella naturally disagreed with that.
Isabella had always believed that the part of the inheritance Natalie used belonged to her!
But for that small amount of money, Isabella had been hysterical for so many years.
Was there something more to it? Or had Natalie underestimated the possessiveness of human nature?
Before leaving, Cedric claimed that Natalie owed Isabella. That serious tone seemed to imply more than just that inheritance.
But what else was there between her and Isabella, aside from that inheritance?
Natalie recalled Stephen’s words about Isabella not being simple at this moment. Was the inheritance just a cover for when Isabella initially intervened in her relationship with Cedric?
If that was the case, what deeper purpose did Isabella have?
What motives did she have when she first intervened between Natalie and Cedric?
Everything was in chaos!
Too much had happened during this period, and many things were unclear.
All of it was causing turmoil in Natalie’s mind.
When she finished work that evening, Natalie went straight to Hillside Villa. Since Heather had already given her the key, she decided to stay there.
Stephen and Heather had a great relationship, and Natalie felt it wasn’t right to continue staying in Lotus Villa and disturbing them.
She had already thought about moving out before Things at the company were just too busy, and this time away from work could be considered an opportunity for Natalie, As she entered the house, a familiar aroma greeted her.
“Aunt?” Natalie was shocked to see Heather coming out of the kitchen with soup.
Heather smiled and said, “Spend the weekend at Lotus Villa with me. I’ll be here during weekdays.” “Isn’t that too much trouble?” Natalie hesitated. If that were the case, she might as well not move out!
But considering Cedric’s current entanglement with her, she wanted to resolve this quickly. So, staying at Lotus Villa was not an option.
However, if living here meant Heather would be going to and fro so much, Natalie felt uneasy at how much work Heather needed to put in.
“Not at all. Oh, I have to go now. I have an important banquet tonight. Enjoy the soup!” “Alright.” Heather hurriedly left.
When Natalie saw Lydia and Xyla were also present, she felt grateful!
When she returned earlier, she noticed the advanced security system around the area. It showed her uncle and aunt’s meticulous care before she moved there.
“Miss, Madam Heather has been simmering this soup since the afternoon. Please enjoy it,” Lydia said.
“Okay.” “I won’t eat anything else.” Although the soup wasn’t much, Natalie never had a big appetite. Whenever Heather made soup, Natalie would make an effort to finish it because she cherished everything the older woman did for her.
“Okay.” Lydia and Xyla didn’t force Natalie, and the soup was nutritious enough for her.
With Lydia and Xyla around in Hillside Villa, Natalie couldn’t neglect her meals even if she wanted to If they told Heather about her missing meals, Natalie would surely get an earful from the older woman again.
+25 BONUS Just then, her phone vibrated.
Natalie put down the small bowl in her hands. Glancing at the number, she quickly answered.
“Hello.” It wasn’t clear what the person on the other end said, but Natalie’s expression changed instantly.
She spoke first…!” nervously and even trembled, “Okay, I’ll be right there. Send them to the hospital.
When Natalie hung up the phone, her face had turned extremely pale.
Lydia approached with concern. “Miss, what happened?” “Quickly pack a few clothes for me. I need to go on a business trip,” “Now? So urgently?” Lydia and Xyla were both taken aback.
Natalie pressed her forehead, massaging the throbbing spot. Cold sweat had already formed on her forehead.
“Now!” The urgency in her voice was clear.
Lydia exchanged glances with Xyla, silently urging her to prepare things quickly.
Natalie took a deep breath and dialed Wendy’s number. “Arrange a flight for me immediately.” “Now?” Wendy asked.
“Right now.” “Okay. Of course.” Wendy sensed the urgency in Natalie’s tone and promptly hung up to make the arrangements. novelbin Natalie immediately called Stephen, who answered promptly.
Before Natalie could speak, Stephen urgently said. “I’m already arranging the flight. Your aunt is on her way to the airport.” “Uncle.” I know I couldn’t reach you just now, and I assumed you were aware,” Stephen replied.
Okay Natalie choked up.
She hadn’t expected that Stephen was already aware. Moreover, she didn’t anticipate Heather After hanging up, Xyla brought down Natalie’s suitcase. Although the packing was hasty, there was no time to worry about that now.
Lydia arranged for a driver to Lake Natalie directly to the airport.
The fact that Natalie suddenly left Simeria with leather caught everyone off guard.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 289-Possibly Going to See the Child Irwin was the last to receive this news.
He gave Dylan a deep look and asked, “Where did they go?” “Mr. Jarvis has concealed the whereabouts of the two very deeply.” Dylan’s words implied that Natalie and Heather’s destination was a mystery and that he had.
found no information on his end.
As Dylan finished speaking, the depth in Irwin’s eyes intensified. His l*ps curled into a cold smile.
Dylan glanced at Irwin and said, “Recently, it seems Mr. Jarvis is not very supportive of relationship with Ms. Walker.” “That’s not all!” Irwin’s tone was icy.
Even the trust between them had shattered.
your To put it bluntly, Stephen was now very wary of him. Originally, he was always matchmaking between Irwin and Natalie.
Now… Stephen was openly and secretly obstructing the progress between him and Natalie.
“So, do you think Mrs. Jarvis and Ms. Walker suddenly leaving Simeria might be because Mr. Jarvis intends to do something?
“It’s hard to say.” In Simeria, Stephen was also standing at such a high position. If he wanted to do something, it would be very normal.
Regal Horizons International has undergone many major changes to reach its current position, even during its integration with Simeria, Although Stephen seems to have entrusted everything to Natalie, who knew what he was preparing secretly?
Natalie’s sudden departure may lead to significant movements on Stephen’s side.
“What about us?” When Dylan heard Irwin’s uncertain answer, his eyes sharpened!
“We’ll wait and see. Unless absolutely necessary, we shouldn’t be enemies with Stephen.” “Yes, sir.” Dylan nodded.
Irwin tapped his long fingers rhythmically on the armrest.
Suddenly, he turned and asked, “Where is Zane now?” Zane Jacobs!
Yes, Zane suddenly left Natalie’s side.
Where did he go?
They still don’t know.
Dylan shook his head. “He left suddenly, and we couldn’t track his whereabouts. Do you think it’s related to this incident?” “Let’s wait and see first.” Irwin’s tone was deep and sharp. Apparently, Simeria is always in turmoil. Every major change brought about some changes.
So, they had always been aware of the movements between the prominent families.
Zane had always been by Natalie’s side, and now he suddenly disappeared. Then, Natalie and Heather suddenly left Simeria.
Who knew what would happen next?
In Peach Garden, a man stood on the balcony. The fresh air made him feel comfortable as he played with the glass in his hand. The red wine swirled gently as he tipped the glass back to drink.
Then, he looked up and asked, “You don’t know where they went?” His tone was cold, and there was a sharp glint in his eyes.
Lucas stood not far behind him, and he could feel the oppressive air around Cedric.
He nodded and said, “They took a private plane, and the information about the airport route is tightly sealed.” Tightly sealed information!
In other words, Heather and Natalie’s destination was completely unknown.
There were no signs of it before this. Just today, Cedric had met Natalie. He hadn’t heard news of her going on a trip or anything.
It was obvious this was a last–minute decision.
The man gently held the stem of the wine glass with slender fingers, and he narrowed his eyes.
Say, do you think she went to see the child?” +25 BONUS Lucas was silent.
At his words, Lucas was stunned.
The child?
After that day, he had been diligently investigating the child. From Cedric’s determined attitude, it was clear that he believed Natalie had given birth to the child.
However, due to Natalie’s lack of medical records in the past two years, there was no clues about the child.
Now, Cedric implied that Natalie and Heather left suddenly to see the child?!
“But if tha if that were the case, they wouldn’t need to be so anxious about it!” Lucas thought and said.
That’s right. If she was going to see the child, there was no need for her to be in such a hurry.
But what if… “What if something happened to the child?” Cedric said in an even more serious tone.
“That sounds possible,” Lucas replied with a tight voice.
If it were because something happened to the child, it would explain Natalie’s urgent departure.
As he finished speaking, the atmosphere or the balcony became even more solemn.
Cedric’s voice was colder than before as he said, “Find out immediately where she went!” In his icy tone, there was even a restrained anger At this moment, Cedric and Irwin’s analyses were completely different.
Irwin believed that Stephen had something planned.
As for Cedric, he saw how anxious Natalie’s departure was, and the only explanation he could come up with was that something had happened to the child. Otherwise, why would Heather accompany her?
After all, from what they knew, Heather never participated in anything related to the company.
If Natalie was in such a hurry for work, she definitely wouldn’t go with Heather.
The only explanation was the child!
“Yes, sir!” Lucas also felt the gravity of the situation and quickly went to investigate. After all, it was likely that Natalie had gone to the child this time Also, the child might have encountered +25 BONUS That was the most distressing part.
The child…!
No one knew how desperate Cedric felt two years ago when he thought Natalie had perished in the fire while pregnant.
It felt like his world had collapsed.
And when he later once again failed to save Natalie, he was even more desperate.
That day in the car, he felt the injury on her abdomen. The wound was so long.
There was no other explanation for that scar. It had to be from a caesarian section!
And And now, she had left in such a hurry.
The child…!
Those words instantly stirred Cedric’s heart.
Time passed as it usually did.
Some felt it went by quickly, some felt it was agonizing, and some went through it very normally.
Natalie, however, was different now!
Cedric once cherished her so much and had been her entire world.
However, half a month had passed, and he still hadn’t found out where she had gone.
She had changed!
Her world was no longer shaped by whatever he said.
While everyone was immersed in their own line of thoughts, Natalie returned half a month later.
She was on a flight that arrived at nine in the evening, and Stephen planned to pick her up. “You don’t need to trouble yourself. I can go back on my own,” Natalie said.
Compared to before she left, Natalie now seemed much more relaxed. It indicated that things weren’t as urgent as they appeared in the phone call, and everything had been resolved.
Has everything been settled?” Yeah, everything’s fine now.” Natalie nodded.
A Divorce After My Rebirth Chapter 290-But I Mind When Irwin arrived, he saw Natalie and Stephen coming out of the airport together.
Both Stephen and Natalie were momentarily stunned when they noticed Irwin, especially Stephen, whose eyes revealed a hidden turmoil, “Did you call Irv?” Stephen asked.
“N–no, I didn’t,” Natalie replied stiffly.
She was also wondering how Irwin found out. According to the unspoken understanding between her and Stephen, her whereabouts during this past half month would have been kept tightly sealed.
But now, Irwin suddenly appeared, indicating that he knew she was returning tonight.
“I thought Uncle wouldn’t come to pick you up, so I came.” Irwin’s tone remained gentle when he spoke.
He looked graceful, dressed in a sleek black windbreaker. His appearance drew the attention of many girls in the bustling airport.
Natalie glanced at her uncle and then said, “Uncle?” “You can take Irv’s car,” Stephen said. His emotions were hidden, and he revealed none of his true feelings.
Natalie nodded.
After all, it was late, and Irwin had come directly here for her. She had been thinking about how to avoid him this whole time.
However, such obvious avoidance was something she couldn’t quite manage.
In the end, Natalie got into Irwin’s car.
In the back seat, he reached for her cold hand and frowned. “Why are your hands so cold?” “The air conditioning on the plane was a bit low You don’t need to worry too much,” Natalie replied calmly. She changed the subject and asked, “How did you know I was coming back today?” “This is Simeria. It’s not hard for me if I want to find out something,” Irwin said.
Natalie was silent.
She had no response to Irwin’s statement. Although Irwin was always low–key in Simeria, Natalie knew that the hidden power within him surpassed several significant families.
+25 BONUS novelbin No one knew the exterit of influence that Irwin truly had. Just the presence of Maple Peak alone made people not underestimate him.
But now, it made Natalie uncomfortable when Irwin answered her question like this.
Irwin’s grip on her hand tightened.
“Did you not dare to keep them around from the start because of Cedric?” Natalie was speechless.
At his words, she stiffened, and the atmosphere in the car turned heavy!
Pulling her hand out of the man’s grip, she said, “If you know everything, then we-” “Nat.” Irwin interrupted her.
Natalie frowned and looked at him. His eyes were unreadable.
Unlike Cedric, who she thought she had figured out, Irwin was someone she couldn’t decipher from the beginning.
The gap between the two was evident.
“I don’t mind,” Irwin declared with a resounding tone.
Natalie’s chest tightened a bit at those words. “But I do!” Yes, she minded.
She had minded since the start.
In the confined space, the atmosphere became tense. Facing the deep and serious gaze of the man, Natalie took a deep breath and continued, “‘Putting that aside, it didn’t matter if I had them. Because of my marriage with him, I mind.“” “You still haven’t moved on?” Irwin’s expression softened slightly at her words, and he reached out to touch Natalie’s delicate and slender cheek.
Natalie remained silent, clearly not wanting to discuss many things from the past.
Those things, no matter how long ago, were like scars deep within her heart. Every time they were brought up, it felt like tearing open old wounds–a pain only those who had truly experienced it could understand, Irwin said, “Alright, I won’t force you.” “Trv, you deserve someone better,” Natalie said.
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Then, Irwin continued, “You two didn’t have a good ending before, and it won’t be any better now. Judging by his attitude toward Isabella, things won’t end well for you!” Natalie was silent.
The mention of Isabella made her mind go blank!
She had to admit that Isabella was really special to Cedric.
She still remembered the words Cedric had said to her in her office half a month ago. He had said such things for Isabella’s sake!
Thinking about Cedric and Isabella, Natalie couldn’t help but feel the irony of the situation.
“Irv, I just don’t want to hold you back. It’s also impossible for me to get back together with him!” Natalie said coldly.
Right now, she particularly disliked anyone associating her with Cedric.
Even if it was Irwin, she wouldn’t allow it!
As she said that, Irwin laughed. There was a mysterious undertone to his voice.
Natalie couldn’t see the emotions in Irwin’s eyes, but it seemed like something significant was about to happen.
In the end, Irwin brought Natalie back to Hillside Villa. As she got out of the car, Irwin grabbed her wrist.
She turned to look at the man. “What’s wrong?
“I’ll wait until you’ve sorted everything out,” Irwin said.
At his words, Natalie’s heart skipped a beat.
The next moment, the man released her wrist.
Natalie stood in place, watching as the car disappeared from her sight. She was unable to return to her senses for a long time