Chapter 157


    Chapter 157 Cedric’s Changes


    The revtion that Isabe was Natalie’s sister shocked and angered Reba..


    Immediately, she called Cedric to return to the Johnson Manor. When Cedric arrived, Reba and


    Christina went downstairs.


    As they walked down the stairs, Reba instructed, “This has to be dealt with quickly. You should go


    to


    Sapphire immediately.”


    “Okay. I understand,” Christina nodded obediently, portraying the image of a well–behaved girl.


    Christina sat in the hall, contemting the situation. Meanwhile, Reba urged her to leave.


    “Go now,” Reba pushed Christina gently.


    “Okay,” Christina reluctantly agreed.


    She preferred to stay at home whenever Cedric returned, but now, she had no choice but toply


    with


    Reba’s words.


    Concealing her reluctance, Christina left.


    Now that she was alone with Cedric, Reba felt the tension in the air. Cedric lit a cigarette, and


    Reba sat opposite him, clearly agitated.


    “I’ve decided to let Isabe live in Sapphire, Reba stated directly.


    Cedric paused in his actions. He nced at Reba and asked, “Why?”


    “Do you already know about her rtionship with Natalie?” Reba shot back.


    Cedric’s expression darkened at the mention of this. Reba interpreted his displeasure as affirmation


    that he did know.


    “You’re being naive,” Reba continued. “Do you understand the impact this will have on the Johnson


    family?


    If Reba had known about Isabe and Natalie’s connection, she wouldn’t have allowed Isabe to


    move in with their family.


    Not because of Natale.


    Bi because of their rtionship, which is still unknown to the public)


    would be of the Johnson family?


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    “I even suspect that she intentionally leaked her rtionship with Ivan,” Reba said, referring to the


    rumors that forced them to bring Isabe to the Johnson Manor.


    Cedric’s face remained calm, but a hint of coldness shed in his clear eyes.


    “It wasn’t her,” he uttered in response.


    Reba’s heart sank, and she narrowed her eyes.


    “I don’t have the mood to worry about who it is right now. The most important thing at the moment is to


    send her to Sapphire. What do you think?” Reba asked.


    Cedric fell silent. He remembered Natalie’s suggestion back in Elegance Bay–to send Isabe away


    from


    Verde City.


    What had been his response then?


    cing apletely blind person outside of Verde City was…!


    “I know what you’re worried about, but I believe our family can arrange a few people to take care of her


    for


    the rest of her life,” Reba asserted firmly.


    Everything else could be negotiated, but Reba couldn’t allow Isabe to remain in Verde City.


    “Go ahead and make the arrangements,” Cedric said after some thought.


    Hearing this, Reba breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing Cedric’s willingness, she softened her tone a


    bit.


    “I understand that you have concems about her because she’s rted to Ivan. But rest assured, I will


    make sure she is well taken care of. After all, Ivan was our family’s benefactor, and she’s his sister,


    right?”


    “Yeah,” Cedric nodded without objection.


    For him, as long as Isabe was properly taken care of, everything else didn’t matter.


    The atmosphere in Verde City changed.


    There was an ominous atmosphere, as if something significant was about to happen.


    The next moming, Natalie got up early. She had her breakfast, applied her makeup, and dressed in a


    ck


    dress with a plush cost.


    looked exquisite, like a doll. If one didn’t know her, they wouldn’t believe she had been a married


    for three years


    After she arrived at the art exhibition center, her phone rang


    I was Irwin.


    She smiled and answered, “I’m here. Are you waiting outside?”


    “I have urgent matters to attend to abroad. I’m afraid I won’t be able to meet you today,” Irwin’s


    apologetic voice came from the phone.


    Natalie’s brows furrowed slightly. “It’s okay. Go ahead do what you need to do.”


    “I’m sorry, I’ll make it up to you next time.”


    “Okay,” Natalie didn’t refuse.


    If epting this could ease Irwin’s feelings, she was willing to do so


    After hanging up, Natalie narrowed her eyes. Due to Irwin’s absence, her enthusiasm waned a bit


    However, since she was already there, she decided to go inside


    As she opened the car door to leave, a Bentley swerved to a stop in front of her.


    Cedric stepped out of the car, and then Natalie had a rough idea of what had happened.


    Instinctively, she turned to get back into her car and leave, but Cedric started talking from behind her.


    “Irwin probably won’t return to Verde City for the next three years. Who else will apany you to see


    your exhibition?”


    He spoke like a king who knew he held all the cards in his hands.


    The words hung in the air.


    Natalie angrily turned around, a determined glint in her eyes. “It was you?!”


    Earlier, Irwin had called and said he had urgent matters to settle abroad.


    Now Cedric…!


    How did he manage this? Irwin was also a significant figure in Verde City, and yet Cedric…


    Cedric watched her angrily turn away. He walked around the front of the car and approached her while


    extending his hand.


    ef’s go, the exhibition is about to start,”


    Natalie pped away his hand without hesitation. Right now, anger surged in her chest.


    “How could you?” Natalie stared at the man in front of her.


    He… What was he thinking?


    She never expected that Cedric had orchestrated Irwin’s departure.


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    Did Irwin know about this?


    From the way Cedric spoke, it was clear that Irwin would likely face serious trouble. Perhaps he would


    even be in danger during his overseas trip!


    Thinking of this, Natalie picked up her phone and dialed Irwin’s number. Cedric looked at the blinking


    number on her phone, and his eyes darkened.


    “It’s useless. He’s already boarded the ne.”


    “You…” Natalie’s chest heaved continuously.


    Clearly, she didn’t know what to say to Cedric at this moment.


    Natalie red fiercely at the man before her with eyes filled with hatred.


    He had gone mad–truly and utterly mad!


    Natalie found Cedric’s proposal of remarriage ridiculous, but she never expected him to be so crazy to


    get her back.


    The anger and hatred in her eyes meant nothing to the man.


    In an unusually calm tone, he asked, “Are you still going in?”


    Such calmness had been absent since Isabe appeared.


    But now: Hah!


    How ironict


    At this point, Natalie wasn’t in the mood to attend the art exhibition. Turning around, she got into her


    car


    and left Cedric behind without another word.


    The way she mmed the car door and shot out of the area revealed the extent of her anger


    car, Natalie was speeding at the limit Every thought of Irwin leaving Verde City due to Cedric’s


    made her feel suffocated.


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    She tried calling Stephen, but he seemed busy and didn’t answer, Natalie’s heart tightened. She was


    unsure where to vent, so she finally called Bianca.


    Bianca answered. “Nat?”


    “Bia, Cedric has gone mad. He’s really gone mad!”


    “Hey, calm down. Take deep breaths and tell me everything.”


    “I want to see you. Right now!”


    Natalie’s thoughts were chaotic. Although she wasn’t afraid of Cedric in her current state, it was evident


    that Cedric was starting to set a trap for her.


    She needed someone to discuss what was happening and what kind of act he was putting on.