Chapter 123


    You can’t believe it either, right? I was shocked when I heard this news! Just an hour ago, she became


    The new CEO of Sylvan Gems. You know thatpany, right?”


    Did he know?


    Of course, he did!


    Who in the aristocratic circles of Verde City didn’t know thispany? Their jewelry simply made


    everyone fall in love with them! People were already eyeing their products before they were even


    released


    as new collections each year.


    Cedric once gave Natalie a ne for her birthday from thispany. The designers employed by


    Sylvan Gems were all world–ss, indicating a substantial and influential force behind it.


    “Are you sure?” Cedric asked in disbelief.


    “I knew you wouldn’t believe me


    I’ll send you a photo!” Isaac replied.


    No matter who heard this news, it was hard to believe. Sylvan Gems was an international jewelry


    grasped the hearts of women.


    Natalie was just a small fry!


    She only managed to secure two coborations recently, and now she’s suddenly the CEO of an


    internationalpany?!


    She only knew how to draw some sketches!


    After hanging up the phone, Cedric received a message on WhatsApp from Isaac. Cedric opened it,


    and it


    was a photo of Natalie in the Sylvan Gems conference room.


    Behind her was the logo of Sylvan Gems, and the namete in front of her read, “CEO–Ms. Walker!”


    Cedric was speechless.


    A sharp glint shed in his eyes!


    He had to admit that Natalie was no longer as simple as she seemed to be.


    Cedric’s phone rang again, and it was a call from Stefan


    Ive got what you wanted,” Stefan sald.


    Tell me.


    He couldn’t hide his emotions from his tone anymore.


    The picture of Natalie in the Sylvan Gems conference room shocked Cedric more than any other time


    before.


    Before, he thought of her as fragile.


    But now he realized how dazzling she could be.


    That petite figure seemed to stand in the middle of the universe, constantly radiating her unique


    brilliance.


    She had once given everything she had to him!


    And while he let her be free for a while, that woman now stood in a position many wouldn’t dare to


    imagine.


    Although the position of Sylvan Gems CEO might not mean much to Cedric, it was truly shocking to


    know


    that Natalie now held that position.


    *She and Stephen Jarvis are rted by blood.”


    Cedric was speechless.


    Rted by blood?!


    Cedric’s mind suddenly went nk.


    Stefan continued, “She’s his niece.”


    “His… niece?”


    In other words, Stephen was Natalie’s… uncle?


    In that instant, everything in Cedric’s mind became chaotic,


    “Yes.”


    phen is the brother of your former wife’s mother. He’s her uncle!


    Cadije remained silent.


    Uncle Stephen was Natalie’s uncle!


    There was a constant buzzing sound in his ear. It felt like the whole world had fallen away.


    He couldn’t hear anything.


    All the thoughts in his mind were in disarray.


    Meanwhile, everyone in the Sylvan Gem conference room had left. After finishing her speech, Natalie


    realized that her back was covered in a thinyer of cold sweat.-


    “You did well,” Stephen said. His originally stern expression was now reced with indulgence.


    He had to admit that Natalie’s quick response and ability to adapt to a situation were impressive.


    However, Natalie was not happy about his praise right now; she looked at Stephen with annoyance and


    said, “Uncle! What on earth is going on?”


    How could he…!


    It was such a significant matter, but he hadn’t informed her in advance. He left her with no time to


    prepare herself at all!


    Was he trying to kill her?!


    “Sorry, that was the only solution I could think of just now!”


    “What happened to the previous CEO?”


    Sylvan Gems was a huge division. Natalie refused to believe there was no CEO before.


    I


    Stephen sipped his coffee and replied, “He was involved in serious corruption. I fired him!”


    Natalie was speechless.


    Fired?!


    Stephen was talking about firing a person like it was nothing.


    But that wasn’t important right now.


    3/5


    Natale eximed without hesitation.


    her panic seemed to have no effect on Stephen.


    Handing over such a massive division to her as if it were no big deal, he said, “It’s okay. I’ll have Zane


    help


    Zane Jacobs?


    Zane was one of Stephen’s assistants whose abilities were on par with Karina’s.


    Natalie had seen Karina’s ability and methods of handling things. In a short time, Karina had managed


    to


    put Natalie’s studio on track, which showcased Karina’s work capacity.


    “But I’m very busy,” Natalleined.


    And that was the truth!


    Although she had lost many coborations due to Cedric’s intervention, news of her dealing with


    Premier Garden Corporation had spread.


    Many people still want to coborate with her. Once this situation settled down, those individuals would


    naturallye back.


    Her studio was like a precious baby to her.


    Stephen scoffed and said, “That tiny studio of yours? It’s not even enough to pay Karina’s annual


    sry!”


    “What?”


    “Karina is the most junior assistant in thepany, but she has the capability!”


    A junior assistant?


    Even so, she had such impressive skills!


    “When hiring people, you need to pay attention. You have to provide good development opportunities.


    Otherwise… you won’t be able to retain talent, understand?”


    Good development?


    cing the right person in the right position was far from enough. A leader must provide a sufficiently


    large space to give people room for development.


    Natalie understood this point.


    you performed well today. What do you want to eat?” Stephen had run out of patience to say any more


    about this topic, and it was already past lunchtime.


    Natalie’s health wasn’t great,


    She had to eat meals on a timely basis.


    Natalle wanted to say more. But looking at Stephen’s serious expression, she swallowed all the words.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    about toe out of her mouth.


    “Anything is fine; I’m starving.”


    She wasn’t picky. Even though she used to be around Cedric, who was very particr about food, she


    had gradually started changing her lifestyle and attitude towards life since their divorce,


    Natalie walked out of the elevator, holding Stephen’s arm. She spotted Cedric standing in the lobby,


    and he was ring in her direction.


    As she and Stephen emerged, their eyes met.


    “Um…”


    Natalie felt a headacheing on.


    really was


    This guy really was persistent!


    Subconsciously, she let go of Stephen’s arm


    “You go ahead,” she said to Stephen


    Stephen nced in Cedric’s direction and nodded.


    “Sure.”


    Without insisting Natalie follow him, Stephen left first.


    Natalie thought Cedric might cause a scene. Stephen was also worried that Cedric might act out when


    he


    walked past the younger man.


    However, that didn’t happen!