Chapter 129


    Chapter 129 Expelled from Verde City


    To Stephen, marriage meant responsibility to the family, the children, and the woman.


    Stephen treated Heather exceptionally well. Despite any temptations throughout the years in Simeria,


    he


    never wavered.


    That was why he felt that Cedric hadmitted an unforgivable sin by hurting Natalie. She was his


    wife,


    and he was supposed to protect her. Even if Natalie was more important to him in his heart, harming


    his


    own wife for the sake of another woman was a grave offense in the world of men.


    “I can rest assured now that you see things clearly,” Stephen said with a hint of approval.


    Did Cedric care about Natalie?


    Whether he did or not was his own business.


    Stephen had worried that Natalie might make mistakes, fearing that she might soften her heart


    because


    of Cedric’s feelings.


    “I thought you were going to start lecturing me.”


    Earlier, Stephen’s attitude did seem like he might.


    But now, he stood up and waved his hand dismissively. “Perhaps he cares for you deep in his heart,


    but


    the other woman upies too much of his world. You can’t handle a rtionship like that.”


    Indeed, the older generation saw through these things. However, Natalie failed to see this clearly in her


    previous life. She continued to wait until she truly went blind, and only then did she fully resent Cedric.


    It was only when he burned her alive that she finally gave up.


    Recalling those times when she was heartbroken because of Isabe’s actions, she now realizes how


    naive she was


    *Now that you are the president of Sylvan, what are your ns for the studio?”


    “I’ll continue to run it,” Natalie replied without hesitation.


    Taking over Sylvan Gems was somewhat sudden, and she was bound to have limited energy. But the


    studio was her first business, and she didn’t want to close it down so quickly.


    “What do you n to do?”


    “I’ll have Karina help manage it for now!” Natalie had observed Karina’s capabilities during this time in


    the


    That also works!” Stephen nodded.


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    He didn’t object to her words and treated her respectfully. However, Stephen inwardly understood that


    Natalie had officially begun her journey at Regal Horizons International.


    She insisted on stubbornly running the studio now. But as time went on, she would take on more


    responsibilities. Would she have the time and energy to personally run it at that time?


    “Have you been losing a lot of clientstely?” Stephen asked.


    Natalie felt a bit embarrassed.


    Stephen continued, “You’re really not his match.”


    He was talking about Cedric.


    Stephen was a veteran in the business world. Even without asking, he knew that Cedric was


    responsible


    for Natalie losing those orders.


    “Now that he knows, I won’t need to hold back on taking advantage of our rtionship,” she


    shamelessly


    dered.


    She used to be reluctant to admit it.


    Now, there’s nothing more holding her back!


    Stephen looked at her and raised an eyebrow, “You better do well, or how will the studio cover Karina’s


    sry?”


    That was a valid point!


    After learning about Karina’s sry, Natalie was shocked. She never expected that even an ordinary


    assistant in Stephen’spany would have such a high sry.


    If she was going to do this, she couldn’t afford to not pay Karina’s sry!


    After deciding to use Stephen’s connections, Natalie fully embraced the opportunity to work. She


    immediately went to the study to have a conference call with Karina, giving instructions for the next


    steps


    at the studio.


    Meanwhile, Isabe had already entered the operating room. Cedric waited outside, still unaware that


    Isaac was no longer at the hospital, thinking that Isaac was performing Isabe’s surgery.


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    As for Dr. Landry, he was now under immense pressure inside the operating room.


    Three hourster, Isabe was finally wheeled out!


    Cedric went up to her, intending to say something to Isaac. But he subconsciously looked behind Dr.


    Landry when he saw thetter removing his mask.


    “Mr. Johnson!” Dr. Landry’s tone was uneasy.


    Cedric asked, “Is Isaac still inside?”


    “Dr. Phelps, he… he…” Dr. Landry stuttered.


    Cedric frowned at Dr. Landry’s demeanor.


    The nurse took Isabe to the ward. When only Cedric and Dr. Landry were left in the corridor, Cedric


    coldly asked, “What’s going on?”


    “I performed the surgery. Dr. Phelps was worried about theplications arising and-,” Dr. Landry


    exined.


    “Where is he?!” Cedric shouted.


    Dr. Landry was frightened by the loud shout and broke out in a cold sweat.


    “Dr. Phelps said he would exin it to you personally.”


    “Exin?!”


    What exnation did he need?


    Cedric’s expression was gloomy. Suppressing the rage in his chest, he asked, “How was the surgery?”


    “Don’t worry, the surgery was very sessful,” Dr. Landry said as he wiped the sweat from his


    forehead.


    Hearing that the surgery was sessful, Cedric breathed a sigh of relief.


    “Isaac!” he eximed angrily before turning and walking away.


    As he walked, he dialed Isaac’s number. However, the call went on for a long time without anyone


    answering


    Cedric was already angry, and now his fury burned even hotter!


    Fortunately, Isabe’s surgery was very sessful.


    When he arrived at the ward, Isabe was still deeply asleep. Cedric looked at her bandaged eyes and


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    Reba returned at this moment. Hearing that Isabe had undergone surgery, she looked a bit guilty.


    Ever since she knew Isabe was Ivan’s sister, she had decided to take good care of her. It was.


    unexpected that someone like her also knew how to be grateful.


    “Was the surgery sessful? Reba asked Cedric softly.


    Cedric nodded, “It was.”


    Fortunately, the surgery was a sess.


    If anything had happened during the surgery, Cedric wouldn’t have spared Isaac.


    Reba sighed in relief, “Good. That’s good.”


    If Isabe really couldn’t see the light for the rest of her life, she would feel even more guilty. Back then,


    because of Cedric, her brother had at such a young age…!


    If Isabe really went blind because of Natalie, she wouldn’t forgive Natalie.


    Christina returned and saw Reba and Cedric by Isabe’s bedside. At that moment, her delicate


    features contrasted with the coldness in her eyes. But it was only a fleeting moment; she quickly


    concealed everything deep inside.


    She approached and called out, “Mom, Ced!”


    Reba turned around when she heard Christina’s voice. She looked at the younger woman with


    some reproach and scolded, “Where did you go? Didn’t I tell you to stay with her?”


    These words undoubtedly added fuel to the fire in Christina’s heart. However, after so many years in


    the Johnson family, she had long learned how to conceal her emotions.


    Holding up what was in her hand, she said, “Isabe said she wanted to eat custard buns from the


    suburban bakery, so I went to buy them for her.”


    This statement improved Reba’s mood considerably. “You’re so thoughtful.”


    Cedric didn’t say anything. He simply stared at Isabe.


    Christina stepped forward, “Ced, you can go ahead. Mom and I will stay here with Isabe. You’ve


    been working hard during this time.”


    “Yeah, you can go back. We’re here with Isabe,” Reba assured him.


    “Okay.”


    Cede stod us and checked the to


    watch tung the time thepany had suffered losses


    due to Natale Althea he had secured many verse projects, there was still a lot to handle in the