Chapter 69 Your Wife Is on a Date 

“I’d rather earn my own money than endure more of your family’s nonsense! It’s not like I can’t make a 

living on my own!” 

After saying this, she walked past the man, leaving Cedric alone. 

She indeed had the skills! 

After all, she had managed to secure a deal with Irwin! 

What methods had she used? 

Natalie and Irwin were sitting not far from Cedric. Natalie had her back to him, and Cedric’s gaze at that 

moment could only be described as murderous. 

Irwin, on the other hand, seemed unaffected and behaved like nothing was wrong. When the steaks 

arrived, he acted like a true gentleman, cutting Natalie’s steak into small pieces. Natalie smiled gently 

and thanked him. 

“Have you been to this restaurant before?” Irwin asked. 

Natalie replied, “I rarely dine out.” 

She knew about the good places in Verde City, but she seldom went out to eat. After all, Rebecca used to 

give her a hard time whenever she left the house. 

In her free time, she preferred to stay at Scarlet Villa reading books. Looking back now, she had truly lived in isolation from the world, yet hadn’t found the peace she sought. 

Natalie ate her food delicately. Although her cheeks puffed up while she ate, she remained absolutely charming 

“What are you looking at?” Natalie asked, feeling a bit embarrassed under Irwin’s gaze. 

Irwin replied, “Your eating habits are quite unique.” 

Natalie was speechless. 

Unique? 

It wasn’t so much unique as it was simply a lack of attention to appearance. Compared to those 

socialites and heiresses, she didn’t put much effort into eating 

So, while she took small bites, she tended to fill her mouth almost to the brim before swallowing. That was why her cheeks would puff up. 

“Sorry, it’s a habit of mine.” 

Rebecca used to reprimand her for her eating habits, saying that Natalie had no manners. Hence, Natalie made sure to eat slowly whenever she dined at the Johnson Manor. 

The man across from her elegantly raised his red wine glass and took a sip. His tone was slightly teasing 

as he said, “Don’t you think it’s fine?” 

“I personally think it doesn’t matter, but some people can’t stand it,” Natalie replied. 

Irwin said, “Do your own thing, the opinions of others don’t matter that much.” 

Natalie was speechless. 

Don’t matter? 

He was right, they really don’t matter! 

Thinking about why she used to restrain herself, she realized she was always thinking of Cedric during those times. She had been willing to endure anything related to him. Now, looking back, she found her previous self–restraint laughable. 

Natalie and Irwin enjoyed their meal with delight. After all these years, she had never eaten so happily, completely ignoring the hostile glares directed at her from behind. 

Cedric hadn’t seen Natalie so happy in a long time. During the years they had been together, she always ate her meals in a proper and perfect manner. It was like she was a robot who had been programmed to 

do so. 

He had thought that was the most perfect version of Natalie. But now, seeing her in front of Irwin, Cedric realized what she was truly like. 

She was laughing in front of Irwin and enjoying her meal as if it were a source of pleasure. It was completely unlike before, when she ate like it was a chore. Back then, she would only take a few bites before stating she was full. 

His unpredictability was getting to Isaac, who was sitting across from him. Isaac finally turned his head to look and noticed Natalie raising her glass to toast with Irwin. 

That’s your wife!!! 

It was only then that Isaac saw Natalie sitting not far behind him. But when he saw the man across from Natalie, his expression changed! 

“Isn’t that Irwin? Why is he having dinner with your wife?” 

Isaac only knew that Natalie was Cedric’s wife but had no idea about the recent events in Verde City. 

He was too busy. 

His words were like adding fuel to the fire for Cedric, who was already angry. It became even more 

difficult to keep his emotions from going out of control. 

Crack! 

Cedric crushed the stem of his wine glass, and Isaac felt as if his bones had been snapped instead. 

The pressure in the air was almost unbearable! 

Even though Cedric’s behavior scared him, Isaac still asked softly, “Hey, what’s going on?!” 

It was no secret that Cedric and Irwin had never gotten along since their school days. In normal circumstances, it was impossible for Natalie and Irwin to sit together for a meal. 

Yet now they were dining together, provoking such intense anger from this man. 

Cedric’s chest felt tight and heavy. “They’ve recently started working together.” 

“Working together?” 

“Yes.” 

“But I thought your wife didn’t work! Are you that stingy with the allowance you give her that she was forced to come out and work?” 

Cedric’s face, which had been grim from the start, became even darker and colder! 

Cedric had lost his appetite during this time, but it was a different experience for Natalie. When it came time to pay, Irwin informed her that he had already taken care of the bill. 

Natalie felt a little embarrassed. “Didn’t we agree that I’d treat you to dinner?” 

To have secured such a big deal with Irwin, Natalie wouldn’t have minded treating him to ten meals or morel 

Irwin replied, “I’m not in the habit of having a woman pay for me.” 

This response left Natalie momentarily stunned. 

As they exited the restaurant, Irwin’s driver was waiting by the car. 

Irwin said with a serious yet gentle tone, “Get in. I’ll take you to the office.” 

“Honey!” 

Natalie and Irwin were stunned at the voice calling out to her. 

Just as Natalie was about to respond, Cedric walked over. There was a cold glint in his eyes, and he deliberately acted affectionate, drawing Natalie into his arms. 

Natalie involuntarily jabbed at him, but the man’s hand around her slender waist tightened. 

Natalie glared at him, “What are you doing?” 

“You can’t keep bothering Mr. Frazier like this, okay?” Cedric said calmly. 

Natalie looked apologetically at Irwin. “I’ll prepare everything once I get back later and bring it over for 

review. Thank you for treating me today.” 

“You can send those things through email. Mr. Frazier is a busy man, you know? Honey, you’re not being 

considerate,” Cedric commented without waiting for Irwin’s response. 

Natalie was so frustrated that she felt like tearing her hair out. 

Was he trying to intervene in everything now?! 

Back when she was at home, he had never accompanied her to lunch, not even once. 

And now, he was doing this! 

Irwin gave Natalie a knowing look. He glanced at Cedric, then said to Natalie, “I’ll be expecting the ineal you promised.” 

This time, Natalie didn’t give Cedric a chance to respond and quickly replied, “Of course! I hope you’ll have the time when it happens.” 

She distinctly felt the grip around her waist tighten, as if Cedric wanted to break it. 

Natalie watched as irwin got into the car and left. 

Then she turned to Cedric 

Slap! 

She raised her hand and slapped him, bringing a definitive end to their ongoing drama. 

thuh? 

He thought she would go along with him if she didn’t react, 

Dream on! 

If she didn’t give him a piece of her mind, he wouldn’t realize who she really was!