Chapter 157 Cedric’s Changes
The revelation that Isabella was Natalie’s sister shocked and angered Rebecca..
Immediately, she called Cedric to return to the Johnson Manor. When Cedric arrived, Rebecca and
Christina went downstairs.
As they walked down the stairs, Rebecca instructed, “This has to be dealt with quickly. You should go to
Sapphire immediately.”
“Okay. I understand,” Christina nodded obediently, portraying the image of a well–behaved girl.
Christina sat in the hall, contemplating the situation. Meanwhile, Rebecca urged her to leave.
“Go now,” Rebecca pushed Christina gently.
“Okay,” Christina reluctantly agreed.
She preferred to stay at home whenever Cedric returned, but now, she had no choice but to comply with
Rebecca’s words.
Concealing her reluctance, Christina left.
Now that she was alone with Cedric, Rebecca felt the tension in the air. Cedric lit a cigarette, and
Rebecca sat opposite him, clearly agitated.
“I’ve decided to let Isabella live in Sapphire, Rebecca stated directly.
Cedric paused in his actions. He glanced at Rebecca and asked, “Why?”
“Do you already know about her relationship with Natalie?” Rebecca shot back.
Cedric’s expression darkened at the mention of this. Rebecca interpreted his displeasure as affirmation
that he did know.
“You’re being naive,” Rebecca continued. “Do you understand the impact this will have on the Johnson
family?
If Rebecca had known about Isabella and Natalie’s connection, she wouldn’t have allowed Isabella to
move in with their family.
Not because of Natale.
Bi because of their relationship, which is still unknown to the public)
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“I even suspect that she intentionally leaked her relationship with Ivan,” Rebecca said, referring to the rumors that forced them to bring Isabella to the Johnson Manor.
Cedric’s face remained calm, but a hint of coldness flashed in his clear eyes.
“It wasn’t her,” he uttered in response.
Rebecca’s heart sank, and she narrowed her eyes.
“I don’t have the mood to worry about who it is right now. The most important thing at the moment is to send her to Sapphire. What do you think?” Rebecca asked.
Cedric fell silent. He remembered Natalie’s suggestion back in Elegance Bay–to send Isabella away from
Verde City.
What had been his response then?
Placing a completely blind person outside of Verde City was…!
“I know what you’re worried about, but I believe our family can arrange a few people to take care of her for
the rest of her life,” Rebecca asserted firmly.
Everything else could be negotiated, but Rebecca couldn’t allow Isabella to remain in Verde City.
“Go ahead and make the arrangements,” Cedric said after some thought.
Hearing this, Rebecca breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Cedric’s willingness, she softened her tone a bit.
“I understand that you have concems about her because she’s related to Ivan. But rest assured, I will make sure she is well taken care of. After all, Ivan was our family’s benefactor, and she’s his sister, right?”
“Yeah,” Cedric nodded without objection.
For him, as long as Isabella was properly taken care of, everything else didn’t matter.
The atmosphere in Verde City changed.
There was an ominous atmosphere, as if something significant was about to happen.
The next moming, Natalie got up early. She had her breakfast, applied her makeup, and dressed in a black
dress with a plush cost.
looked exquisite, like a doll. If one didn’t know her, they wouldn’t believe she had been a married
for three years
After she arrived at the art exhibition center, her phone rang
I was Irwin.
She smiled and answered, “I’m here. Are you waiting outside?”
“I have urgent matters to attend to abroad. I’m afraid I won’t be able to meet you today,” Irwin’s apologetic voice came from the phone.
Natalie’s brows furrowed slightly. “It’s okay. Go ahead do what you need to do.”
“I’m sorry, I’ll make it up to you next time.”
“Okay,” Natalie didn’t refuse.
If accepting this could ease Irwin’s feelings, she was willing to do so
After hanging up, Natalie narrowed her eyes. Due to Irwin’s absence, her enthusiasm waned a bit However, since she was already there, she decided to go inside
As she opened the car door to leave, a Bentley swerved to a stop in front of her.
Cedric stepped out of the car, and then Natalie had a rough idea of what had happened.
Instinctively, she turned to get back into her car and leave, but Cedric started talking from behind her.
“Irwin probably won’t return to Verde City for the next three years. Who else will accompany you to see
your exhibition?”
He spoke like a king who knew he held all the cards in his hands.
The words hung in the air.
Natalie angrily turned around, a determined glint in her eyes. “It was you?!”
Earlier, Irwin had called and said he had urgent matters to settle abroad.
Now Cedric…!
How did he manage this? Irwin was also a significant figure in Verde City, and yet Cedric…
Cedric watched her angrily turn away. He walked around the front of the car and approached her while
extending his hand.
ef’s go, the exhibition is about to start,”
Natalie slapped away his hand without hesitation. Right now, anger surged in her chest.
“How could you?” Natalie stared at the man in front of her.
He… What was he thinking?
She never expected that Cedric had orchestrated Irwin’s departure.
Did Irwin know about this?
From the way Cedric spoke, it was clear that Irwin would likely face serious trouble. Perhaps he would
even be in danger during his overseas trip!
Thinking of this, Natalie picked up her phone and dialed Irwin’s number. Cedric looked at the blinking
number on her phone, and his eyes darkened.
“It’s useless. He’s already boarded the plane.”
“You…” Natalie’s chest heaved continuously.
Clearly, she didn’t know what to say to Cedric at this moment.
Natalie glared fiercely at the man before her with eyes filled with hatred.
He had gone mad–truly and utterly mad!
Natalie found Cedric’s proposal of remarriage ridiculous, but she never expected him to be so crazy to
get her back.
The anger and hatred in her eyes meant nothing to the man.
In an unusually calm tone, he asked, “Are you still going in?”
Such calmness had been absent since Isabella appeared.
But now: Hah!
How ironict
At this point, Natalie wasn’t in the mood to attend the art exhibition. Turning around, she got into her car
and left Cedric behind without another word.
The way she slammed the car door and shot out of the area revealed the extent of her anger
car, Natalie was speeding at the limit Every thought of Irwin leaving Verde City due to Cedric’s
made her feel suffocated.
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She tried calling Stephen, but he seemed busy and didn’t answer, Natalie’s heart tightened. She was unsure where to vent, so she finally called Bianca.
Bianca answered. “Nat?”
“Bia, Cedric has gone mad. He’s really gone mad!”
“Hey, calm down. Take deep breaths and tell me everything.”
“I want to see you. Right now!”
Natalie’s thoughts were chaotic. Although she wasn’t afraid of Cedric in her current state, it was evident
that Cedric was starting to set a trap for her.
She needed someone to discuss what was happening and what kind of act he was putting on.
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