Chapter 176


    Chapter 176 Revealing the True Colors


    What does it feel like to have someone practically hold one’s life in their hands?


    Natalie had already thoroughly experienced it!


    Back when she was struggling in the Johnson family, life was tough, But at most, it was the pain of a


    wounded heart and the days of being mocked by Reba.


    At least back then, there wasn’t much to worry about.


    Now, she had her uncle, who was a strong support.


    Yet, Cedric had turned his attention to her after he settled Isabe’s matters, and had managed to


    reduce


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    her to this state!


    Natalie had to admit that the feeling was truly unpleasant!


    “Sit down and eat properly!”


    The two stared at each other.


    Natalie was full of anger! On the other hand, Cedric was smiling calmly.


    But in that smile, there was a clear threat.


    Natalie sat down. She picked up her knife and fork, stabbing fiercely into the food on her te. She


    ended up with a mess on her te that looked terrible at a nce.


    Cedric nced at her and said, “There’s no need to be so angry.”


    “Cedric, my uncle is not someone you can deal with as you please. Just wait and see what happens!”


    “Sure, I’m waiting.”


    The man didn’t take her threat seriously at all.


    This made Natalie feel powerless.


    Just when she was about to say something, the man’s phone rang. With just a nce, Natalie


    recognized


    the number.


    It was… Isabe’s!


    When Cedric saw the number, his expression changed.


    Natalie thought he was going to answer, but instead, he fl*pped the phone over.


    Natalie smirked, “Looks like she’s not gone forever, huh?”


    ‘Arrangements have been made for her. You don’t have to worry about it,” Cedric replied calmly.


    “Really? Are things really settled?”


    At the moment, it didn’t look like everything was sorted out.


    Cedric didn’t know why Isabe was calling at this time. But since Reba had assured him the family


    would take care of her, he had nothing to worry about.


    The phone fell silent!


    But just for a second, and it vibrated again.


    Undoubtedly, it was Isabe calling again!


    Natalie looked at Cedric. “Answer it. The little beauty seems anxious!”


    “Natalie!”


    This time, Cedric was annoyed.


    Natalie found it amusing to watch him get frustrated over Isabe.


    Everything had been arranged for her, huh?


    Ultimately, they were all going in the same circle and the same world!


    Her smile made Cedric somewhat ufortable. Angrily, he picked up the phone and walked to the


    side.


    to answer it!


    Natalie didn’t know what words were exchanged on the line, but Cedric subconsciously nced at


    Natalie’s direction.


    His expression seemed off!


    Natalie could already guess what had happened.


    After a minute, Cedric hung up the phone. He walked towards the dining room and looked at Natalie,


    who


    was still sitting in the chair.


    His face was nk, but his shoulders were tensed


    Natalie could sense something was amiss. This heightened perception was brought forward from her


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    “Are you leaving?” Natalie raised an eyebrow.


    Her tone made Cedric somewhat ufortable, and he replied, “Why don’t youe with me!?”


    “Where to?”


    “Sapphire!*


    Sapphire?!


    Unexpectedly, Reba had arranged for Isabe to go to Sapphire.


    However, she simply replied, “I don’t have time for that. I have an early meeting tomorrow, so I need a


    good rest.”


    “That’s fine. I’ll be back soon enough, probably after midnight. You don’t have to wait for me, get some


    rest early!‘


    He made it sound like Natalie would actually wait for him!


    But this was the first time he had exined his actions since Isabe appeared.


    Natalie didn’t respond.


    Cedric gave her onest look and finally left.


    After he was gone, Natalie remained sitting in the dining room.


    The mocking smile was still on her l*ps.


    Hah! Cedric… he was still the same!


    As usual, he was gone with the wind once Isabe called him.


    Until now, Natalie could still remember this happening every time. Sometimes, Isabe would call when


    Cedric was having dinner with her, and sometimes, even when they were in bed.


    And every time, Cedric would leave.


    Isabe was determined to embarrass her, repeatedly Infuriating her in this way.


    Now, Isabe was truly blinded!


    She was unable to regain her sight, and could only resort to these means.


    Natalie didn’t care about Cedric as a man, but isabe!


    She didn’t want isabe to getfortable with her position now Earlier, Natale didn’t want to deal with


    her. But now, Isabe had ndered Natalie’s mother, and that was enson to get nd of her


    She picked up her phone and dialed a number


    The call was quickly answered


    “Nat. Reba’s gentle voice came through the phone


    Nat?!


    Reba had never called her name so tenderly in the three years of mamage with Cedric


    It was unexpected for Natale to receive such treatment even after their divorce


    “I’m at Scarlet Vi now.”


    “Oh, that’s good”


    “Cedric just went out!


    “Where did he go?


    atalie to receive such treat


    “Sapphire. He went to see Isabe Natalie said calmly


    However, her deliberate calmness only served to darken Reba’s mood


    “Okay, I got it. Fil call her right away?


    “Madam Reba, I think you should consider it carefully I believe in the near future, the rtionship


    between isabe and me will be exposed”


    Do you think I’ll be the only one who will be embarrassed when the timees?”


    Rebal’s mood turned sour at the reminder.


    Without waiting for her to speak, Natalie continued. “I don’t really care I’ve gotten used to public opinion


    before, but what about the Johnson family’s reputation


    After all, it was a big family.


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    Even if Reba didn’t care, plenty of people in the Johnson family did


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    Natalie could hear Reba’s breathing get heavier,


    “I understand. I’ll handle this matter and make sure it doesn’t get exposed!”


    Reba absolutely couldn’t let the rtionship between Natalie and Isabe be exposed. That would


    only make the Johnson family look worse!


    As Natalie said, she might not care, but what about Reba and the rest of the Johnson family?


    Not caring about reputation was impossible in high society, especially when it was a blood rtion that


    Isabe had with Natalie!


    “And one more thing.” Just as Reba was angrily about to hang up the phone, Natalie spoke again.


    T-


    “…What is it?”


    “Isabe is blind. What trouble could she possibly cause? The Johnson family is providing her with


    everything she needs, so what does she have to be dissatisfied about?”


    “Are you suggesting someone is behind her?”


    “Who knows for sure?”


    nd he even likes to “Although I’m reluctant to admit it, I have to say that Cedric is an attractive man.


    And he take so many chances with the Johnson family’s reputation. He’s quite daring, isn’t he?”


    Reba’s mood was already terrible, and Natalie’s words further infuriated her.


    Who exactly was scheming behind the scenes?!


    After hanging up Natalie’s call, Reba was on the verge of smashing the phone. She had to admit


    that


    what Natalie said was right.


    of that.


    their family had provided her with more than enough. Being a smart woman, she must be aware


    The Jolison family would never ept a blind person as one of their own. If she went too far, the favor


    would be gone, and her life would only be more difficult


    The only possibility was that there must be someone behind her.


    actly dared to use the reputation of the Johnson family as a bet?!