Chapter 52


    Chapter 52 Cedric’s Defeat


    As dawn broke, Natalie’s team members, who had been working several days of overtime, let out sighs


    of


    relief when she said they were done.


    They didn’t bother returning home and just fell asleep where they sat


    “Are you sure it’ll work?”


    Karina still had some doubts. Although she didn’t care too much about this particr deal, they had put


    in several all–nighters. Naturally, she didn’t want it to go to waste.


    Natalie nodded. “Yes, I’m sure it will.”


    “Alright.”


    Karina nodded in response and closed herputer before sipping her coffee. After several all–


    nighters, the coffee had lost its effectiveness in keeping them awake.


    It felt like their minds were all in a fog.


    When Natalie arrived at Apex Global, the receptionist noticed her flushed face and asked concernedly,”


    Are you okay?”


    Natalie shook her head. “I’m fine.”


    In reality, she had a fever. She felt drowsy and unwell.


    The receptionist nced at the time. “It’s still early. Why don’t you go eat something first?”


    Natalie shook her head. “It’s fine.”


    She could eat once she was done with things here, Anyway, she was sure she couldn’t stomach


    anything.


    right now.


    The receptionist found some aspirin and handed it to her, “I can see you have a fever. Here, take this.”


    “Thank you.”


    Natalie gave the receptionist a grateful look. Until now, she didn’t even know the receptionist’s name.


    However, the kindness she had shown Natalie surpassed what Cedric had offered.


    When did Cedric be less than a stranger in her world? Why hadn’t she seen it before? At this


    moment, her determination to divorce that man was stronger than ever, especially when she thought


    Although she had already suspected it, the moment she saw that Isabe wasn’t actually blind still left


    her in shock.


    When Irwin arrived, he saw Natalie slumped on the couch in the lobby. The receptionist had


    considerately


    covered her with a nket.


    The receptionist approached Irwin and greeted him respectfully, “Mr. Frazier.”


    “What’s going on?” Invin asked coldly as his piercing gaze was directed in Natalie’s direction.


    The receptionist was anxious. She had always known that Irwin was extremely meticulous about work,


    and someone like Natalie couldn’t be tolerated in thepany.


    Irwin had arrived half an hour earlier than usual. By the time the receptionist had noticed, it was toote


    to wake Natalie up.


    Thinking about how hard Natalie had worked these past few days, she gathered her courage and said,


    Ms. Walker has always been very conscious of her appearance, but she has a fever. The aspirin I gave


    her may have a slight sedative effect.”


    Her words were all in support of Natalie.


    At this moment, Natalie had woken up in a faze when she heard someone speaking. When she noticed


    Irwin, she forced herself to wake up immediately.


    Then, she stood up hesitantly and said, “Mr. Frazier, I–I’m sorry…


    Falling asleep in someone else’spany was absolutely uneptable! Natalie really wanted to p


    herself silly for her mistake.


    Fortunately, Irwin didn’t dwell on it.


    He walked toward the elevator. Dn followed behind, and he said to Natalie, “Come on, keep up.”


    Natalie quickly followed suit and gave the receptionist another grateful look.


    In the elevator, the sphere was somewhat stifling. Natalie stood in theer, trying to take up as


    little space as possible.


    But Irwin’s imposing figure still made it hard for her to breathe.


    Once they entered his office, Irwin sat down. He opened hisptop and loosened his tie. His actions


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    Was he… in a bad mood?!


    When Natalie noticed this, she felt her heart stop.


    When someone was in a bad mood, they could be more critical.


    “These are the changes we madest night. Please review them.” She ced the document folder on


    hisrge desk and pushed it toward him.


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    Irwin took the folder, opened it, and began reviewing the papers in his hand.


    His actions seemed rushed, as if he was only skimming through the documents.


    Natalie’s breathing quickened, and her thoughts were a whirlwind. She struggled to find the right words


    to


    say to him.


    However, the oppressive atmosphereing from the man in front of her made it impossible for her to


    organize her thoughts and guide the conversation effectively after his expected rejection.


    “Do you have a cold?”


    “Huh?”


    When the man spoke, Natalie felt as though her heart was about to shatter!


    His off–topic question caught her off guard.


    Quickly nodding, she said, “Yes.”


    Indeed, she couldn’t let herself be troubled by someone who wasn’t worth it. Ultimately, she would be


    the


    one suffering and not that person.


    Irwin’s slender fingers looked graceful, even if all he was doing was fl*pping through the papers. His


    presence became even more mncholic as time passed.


    Regardless of her determination the previous night, all Natalie could think at this moment was…


    It was over!


    If she couldn’t pass this hurdle with Irwin, then the final review for this design…


    It definitely wouldn’t pass.


    Hmm Okay, this is fine. Not bad!”


    Natalie was speechless.


    Irwin packed the documents back into the folder and handed it to Natalie.


    She stared in disbelief, her emotions like a roller coaster. She hadn’t expected… that it would be


    approved!


    “I–it’s eptable?”


    “Did you want further changes?”


    “N–no, I don’t!”


    Revising drafts was indeed frustrating.


    Everyone tended to trust their initial instincts. If those weren’t good enough, it was unlikely to get any


    better.


    The man looked at her, a small smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. The man who had been


    moody


    just moments ago was now smiling?!


    Natalie’s heart clenched.


    The man stood up. He was so tall that Natalie, who was already uneasy, felt even more intimidated.


    “Let’s go.”


    “W–where?”


    Together?


    Seriously?


    “To the hospital,” Irwin replied as he headed out of his office.


    Natalie’s mind momentarily went nk, and she struggled to react.


    ill didn’t


    Truth be told, she still didn’t know the name of the man standing before her.


    Yes, she had… no idea!


    She only knew he was the CEO of Apex Global, Mr. Frazier.


    However, this unknown business partner unexpectedly said he wanted to bring her to the hospital?!


    You’re quite ill. Without an IV, you won’t be able to attend the final review this afternoon. Are you willing


    to give up this opportunity?”


    Natalie’s heart skipped a beat at his words.


    She didn’t want to! Also, it was impossible for her not to attend!


    “I can go by myself. Thank you for your concern,‘ Natalie politely replied.


    When she stood up, her petite frame made her look like a little girl in front of Irwin. The man lowered


    his head, looking down at her from his towering height. His eyes were mysterious and


    iprehensible.


    I’m going to pick up my prescription, so it’s on the way.


    Natalie’s mind was in a mess!


    Fine. It seemed like she had been overthinking it.


    She reluctantly followed in the man’s footsteps. She didn’t want to go to the hospital,


    unsteady. Without an IV, she wouldn’t make it through the day.


    it her steps were


    In the car, Dn couldn’t help but stare at Irwin and Natalie through the rearview mirror with shock and


    curiosity.


    He never expected Irwin to personally take Natalie to the hospital. Even for the most crucial business


    partners, Irwin had always maintained a strict and formal demeanor. He had never gone to such


    lengths.