Chapter 21


    Chapter 21 No Way Out


    At first, the spoon in Natalie’s trembling hand shook at the man’s words. But soon, she looked at


    Cedric, finding it somewhat amusing.


    Before she could speak, Cedric continued, “Withdraw the divorcewsuit. Once we have a child, they


    will


    inherit everything.”


    So, he was in a bad mood this early in the morning because he had received news that she hadn’t


    withdrawn the divorcewsuit?! And he was proposing such a tempting condition, assuring her that she


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    wouldn’t need to worry about other women anymore?


    Once upon a time, Natalie had found it amusing how high–society marriages were only woven together


    by a tapestry of money. And now, that was exactly what her marriage was like.


    She took a sip from the ss of milk before her and looked at the man across from her. Hisplexion


    had turned somewhat ashen. No matter how stunning his looks were, they couldn’t withstand the


    ravages


    of alcohol.


    “Your concessions amuse me,” she said.


    The two locked eyes in a tense standoff.


    Cedric looked at the disdain in Natalie’s eyes. Instead of responding to Natalie’s words, he inquired


    about


    the information from Stefan’s Investigation in a chilly tone.


    “Have you seen all the evidence?‘


    The air turned cold at his words.


    Natalie’s beautiful face was filled with determination and dominance. When she looked at Cedric, there


    was a chilling gleam in her eyes.


    “What do you mean?” she asked.


    Was he threatening her? Was he going to use those things against her?


    Cedric met her gaze, finally acknowledging the reality that she wanted to leave him.


    From high school to college, and then marriage – how many obstacles had they ovee together?


    How many storms had they weathered? How could he allow her to leave now?


    You’re a clever woman, Nat. What do you think I mean?” Cedric said in a calmer tone than Natalle’s.


    He had been shocked the moment he received her divorcewsuit He hadn’t expected her


    determination


    thinner.


    It was also at this moment that he realized he hadn’t really looked at her for a long time. The realization


    hit especially hard when he noticed the delicate, fine scar on her face that did nothing to diminish her


    beauty.


    “If I insist on a divorce, will you send me to prison?” asked Natalie.


    Was that how it was going to be?


    She watched him closely, not wanting to miss any changes in his expression. However, she failed.


    From the moment this man took over the Johnson family business, she had been unable to understand


    or predict him.


    “Don’t force my hand,” the man sitting across from her said in response.


    Natalie closed her eyes briefly.


    He refused to get divorced, and really, where did that leave them?! Even though he had taken her sight


    in her past life, he had never considered divorcing her. What was it about her that made him so


    determined?


    This marriage now seemed like a transaction between them, one that was born out of Isabe’s


    kidnapping. Those pieces of evidence felt like shackles binding Natalie.


    Having lost her appetite, Natalie stood up and headed upstairs, speaking as she walked.


    “I won’t withdraw the divorcewsuit, and as for that evidence…”


    She paused and turned slightly to look at her husband. The moment their eyes met, Natalie’s l*ps


    curled


    up in a mischievous smile.


    “Do as you please!”


    Cedric was rendered speechless.


    A chilling silence enveloped the ce!


    Not knowing that he wouldn’t see Natalie for a long time after this, Cedric left after breakfast. He now


    wanted to minimize his Interactions with his wife as much as possible. Every time he heard her mention


    divorce, he felt like strangling her.


    Arthourter, Natalie received a call from Bianca just as she finished packing her things.


    “Nat, I just went to the hospital to visit a friend. I saw Cedric there. He’s been in Isabe’s room the


    entire time and hasn’t left.”


    Natalie said nothing


    “He’s really something, huh? On one hand, he won’t divorce you; on the other hand, he’s clearly


    involved with other women. What right does he have to not divorce you?”


    Bianca’s tone was filled with indignation for Natalie. She had previously worried about her friend


    actually leaving Cedric, wondering what she would do after. But now, it seemed that every moment


    spent with this


    man was torture..


    Natalie listened quietly to Bianca’s words but felt nothing in particr.


    “Nat, are you listening?”


    “I am.”


    “I’m telling you, my intuition tells me that as long as Cedric doesn’t agree, it will be very difficult for us to


    win this battle.”


    Natalie stiffened.


    Difficult to win? Did that mean she would have a hard time divorcing Cedric? She couldn’t have a


    peaceful divorce, and even taking it to court wouldn’t work? Was she really unable to break free from


    this


    man?!


    As awyer, Bianca’s intuition was often urate. After all, the impact of a divorce on men from


    prominent families like Cedric’s would be significant. Otherwise, the Johnson family wouldn’t have tried.


    so hard to pr


    Cedric from marrying Natalie in the first ce, because divorce wouldn’t be that


    simple once they were married.


    Natalie took a deep breath. “My flight is this afternoon. It’s about to depart. Let’s talk about the divorce


    <pter.”